News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Caterpillar offers phone with built-in FLIR camera. Parent comment

Re:Caterpillar offers phone with built-in FLIR camera by kypro on Wednesday December 07, 2022 @06:06AM (#33893016)
> The lack of a replacable battery is infuriating because it's planned obselescence of a FLIR device.

I thought the move away from easily removable cases and batteries was more for waterproofing reasons?

Plus, I'm guessing the battery can be replaced, just not by the average user. I'm sure you could get it replaced if you're willing to pay a repair fee.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Caterpillar offers phone with built-in FLIR camera by almog on Wednesday December 07, 2022 @06:27AM (#33893173)
It doesn't have to prevent it from being waterproof, see for example Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro which has removable battery and IP68 rating.

I really wish phone manufacturers started making flagship-like phones with a removable battery.

[ Parent | on HN ]