That's just your average astroturfed marketing spin from affected companies. There are quality phones out there with good chassis (including IP68 waterproof) and replaceable battery. In fact we'd already come a long way with phones that don't require melting of glue and special one-time tools to open or remove the battery. That's literally just manufacturers trying to squeeze their customers with expensive (and exclusive) repair contracts. And since Apple already overcharges the base devices by a lot, they'd still make a ton of money after the rule goes into effect (unlike certain other brands).