I hate to say it, but the lack of removable batteries serves a purpose. It wasn't done just because 'screw consumers'.

It was done because:

* It makes phones massively easier to waterproof

* It allows for larger batteries

* It allows for more compact and lighter phones

Consumers, based on what they buy, have shown again and again that they want these features.

It also simplifies manufacture and lowers costs, which everyone likes.

I like removable batteries. If I had the option, I'd get a phone with that feature. But I know that I am certainly in the minority, as is almost everyone in this thread.

It's also worth pointing out that these days, battery and software have advanced to the point where degradation is quite slow in many cases. The phone will often outlive its useful life due to specs rather than battery.