iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will drop support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, first-generation 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This will make most apps that only have one version in app-store start failing and more or less forcing users to throw the old devices away and buy new devices.
Have you ever wondered why your phone or tablet seems to slow down after a few years? It’s not because you’re imagining things – it’s because of planned obsolescence!
Planned obsolescence is the practice of designing products to fail after a certain amount of time, forcing consumers to buy new ones. It’s like a game of musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it’s phones and tablets.
But why would companies do this? Simple – it’s all about the money. By making products that are designed to fail, companies can ensure that consumers will keep buying new ones. It’s like a never-ending cycle of phone and tablet purchases.
So what can you do about it? Well, you could try to make your phone or tablet last longer by taking good care of it. But let’s be real – who has time for that? Instead, why not embrace planned obsolescence and make it work for you?
Here are some tips for making the most of your phone or tablet’s planned obsolescence:
- Buy a new one every year. Sure, it might seem expensive, but think of all the cool new features you’ll get!
- Use your old phone or tablet as a coaster. Who needs coasters when you have old electronics lying around?
- Turn your old phone or tablet into a paperweight. It might not be useful for anything else, but at least it’ll look cool on your desk.
- Use your old phone or tablet as a doorstop. It might not be heavy enough to hold open a big door, but it’ll work great for those pesky bedroom doors.
So there you have it – planned obsolescence doesn’t have to be a bad thing! Embrace it, have fun with it, and most importantly, keep buying those phones and tablets!