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		gf000 12 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: All phones sold in the EU to have replaceable batt... Phones back then were definitely not as durable as modern ones. Whether you like it or not, it's easier to waterproof a completely insulated system.

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Alive-in-2025 12 days ago [–]

I do recognize that not having headphone jacks make it easier to waterproof phones.

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