‘You’re Telling Me in 2023, You Still Have a ’Droid?’ Why Teens Hate Android Phones / A recent survey of teens found that 87% have iPhones, and don’t plan to switch::undefined

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Again, name ONE other smartphone that is supported by the manufacturer for 5+ years.

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My roommate’s dumb flip phone lasted 8 years.

Thinking about framing the parts actually.

Only reason it quit working was because they shut down 3G service here.

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As far as smart phones, what, are you trying to defend planned obsolescence?

Seriously, if the old tech could last 8+ years, why should the new tech be so shitty to only last a few years or so?

Shouldn’t we be upgrading to devices meant to last 20+ years?

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My definition of “planned obsolescence” includes devices that either come with outdated software from the factory, or devices that stop getting OS updates after a year or two. To accuse Apple of planned obsolescence in this context is absurd to me when all of their competitors are objectively worse at supporting their phones.

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Well my definition of planned obsolescence is when they epoxy the battery into the phone. It’s a well known fact that lithium batteries will wear out in a few years or so…

The EU recently voted to make it law that phone batteries and such need to be replaceable in the future.

Like, why would you want a battery you can’t pull out or replace? It’s like the first thing to wear out, and the most dangerous part.

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