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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
As much as I agree that individual releases are lackluster and uninspiring usually I just can't agree with a 13yo phone being very capable today. The benefits that are compounded after 3 or 4 releases is usually worth the switch. However I do firmly believe these devices should last at least that long.
Not to mention most people are ecstatic to have their washing machine, refrigerator, water heater, or even their cars for so long and usually it isn't without compromises. Just about any appliance lasting that long is considered good luck.
Computational devices are even harder to continue using for so long and usually not because they break but because they become inadequate as processing power follows Moore's law. I would guess most people use their laptops for about 5 years before feeling like they have to upgrade because it feels slow but I remember the laptop I had 13 years ago and the thought of still using that now fills me with dread.
When i read this:
My brain went: huh? There were no smartphones in 2005.
Damn, where did the time go