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AFTER THE BELL: My phone needed a new battery, not a new religion

Stephen Grootes · Daily Maverick
Published 7 Oct 2026, 5:31 am·19 h ago·1 min read
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Replacing a phone every two years is wasteful, but getting a new battery can be risky and expensive in a repair market shaped by manufacturer lock-in.

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