Eli5 why dont phone companies make smart phones harder to break?
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Over the years of cell phones, there’s actually been quite a variety of extremely hardened phones or external cases that are extremely protective. However… these are generally really bulk, unpleasant to use, and consumers just really didn’t like them unless they absolutely had to have it for some purpose where their phone takes a beating.
Smartphones are actually quite durable, but to make them even more durable, you have to get rid of some of the things that make them convenient, such as a big easy to use screen, thin pocket-size devices, and so on. Basically, you can have an exceptionally durable phone… if you’re willing to make some serious sacrifices. In a modern context, if you want a super-durable phone, there are third-party cases that fill that need for $20 rather than redesigning a whole phone that will only appeal to a tiny segment.
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