Mobile
Phones are becoming easier to fix. That changes the upgrade cycle.
When a battery or screen is easier to replace, keeping a familiar phone becomes a reasonable option instead of an exception.
Repairability is becoming visible in purchase decisions: reachable batteries, replaceable screens, published documentation, available tools and parts, and longer software support. No single score tells the whole story.
A more useful buying question
Instead of asking only how thin or powerful a phone is, ask what commonly fails, what the repair costs, and whether the part is likely to remain available. Battery service matters because capacity loss is often the first reason an otherwise capable phone feels old.
Repair involves trade-offs
Adhesives, water resistance, compact components, and calibration can complicate a repair. Easier access does not guarantee a low price, and a replaceable part does not help if software support ends early.
Independent repair and official service both matter
Official service may preserve warranties and calibration. Independent shops can improve availability and price competition. Buyers benefit when manuals, diagnostic tools, and parts are accessible to both.