[citation][nom]Avus[/nom]I don't know why it is so hard for phone manufacturers to design a phone with removable battery!!?? Some technology limited in 2012??!! Or Samsung patent the "removable battery" tech?[/citation]
I'm assuming it takes up more space, makes phone construction more complicated, and makes phones last longer (with longer upgrade cycles) when the battery can be easily replaced. Since the sales of the iPhone have shown that not everybody needs a removable battery, I guess Google and LG think the tradeoff is worth it.