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After having had a capable smartphone since 2010, I find it very hard to get excited about a new phone, regardless of the company. In fact I would have to say I dread having to get a new phone. I was perfectly happy with my 8se and my Pixel 3. Both unfortunately fell to their untimely deaths. Now I have these giant finger stretching hand cramping leviathans that I DESPERATELY wish were produced in a small(er) form factor.
It's bullsh*t
This is key.
"Planned obsolescence tends to work best when a producer has at least an oligopoly. Before introducing a planned obsolescence, the producer has to know that the customer is at least somewhat likely to buy a replacement from them in the form of brand loyalty. In these cases of planned obsolescence, there is an information asymmetry between the producer, who knows how long the product was designed to last, and the customer, who does not. When a market becomes more competitive, product lifespans tend to increase."