@jhughesy
No, not much testing is done anymore, other than the bare minimums. There is too much push by Sales to rush to market to beat the other guy for market share!!! The trend-setter of this method is Microsoft with all their quick Windows versions/service packs to make-work!
USA industry is willing to take the hits on questionable products for a FAST buck while riding on their previous fame, even if the product is known to be defective. Magellan GPS did it with the Meridian/Trailblazer (I was their test eng). Once the initial sales profit is made and the bad press starts they may fix the problem with a sell-able upgrade unless it goes publicly viral impacting sales (like iPhone antenna did).
For all you iCrap owners, you want to be the first to flaunt your new toy - well you are reaping your rewards. Many (including me) have been condemning the 'built-in' battery issue for yeas. Apple is counting on your IGNORANCE of battery life span (of about 2-3yrs) betting you will buy a new iPhone before discovering how much it will cost to replace this 1hr between charge failing battery. But iPad/Touch owners will find out soon (on an out-of-warranty) replacement cost will be AND all the data/APP loss costs. Yes, the data/APP losses when you send your iCrap device in for a battery change and the repair person kills all memory. You need to back-up all via the USB port (oops no port) or iTunes (hoping your iTune sole PC never crashes). If you are lucky the repair person will some how back-up/copy all your iCrap device data/APPs and restore (keeping a copy of all your personal info/PW/data/pics/etc). Wonder if lil brother will share your data with big brother?
Do not weep too hard since Apple set the trend of built-in battery --- Kindle & nookColor owners are in the same boat!
Batteries wear out - they are consumable item to all these cool tech toys.... YOU need access to easily change these consumable batteries! If you do not demanding this in future products - blame yourself!
Sr EE Test/MFG Eng, MS-EET
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