&quot;That misses the entire point of a modular computing device - phone or otherwise.&quot;<p>No it doesn&#x27;t. One major use of a more modular device is easier repairs. Many devices are difficult to repair to increase support or replacement revenue. A device whose modules are easy to replace is a differentiator and benefit as it let&#x27;s us just use Google. :)<p>Of course, the modularity needs to focus on the devices that will break the most often. In mobile, I&#x27;d say it&#x27;s screens, buttons, speakers, mic&#x27;s, connectors, and maybe batteries.