1 min readBy Stephen Grootes
AFTER THE BELL: My phone needed a new battery, not a new religion
By Stephen GrootesSouth Africa
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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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- 26 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 6, 2026
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- Stephen Grootes
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- Daily Maverick