Why your smart devices might outlive their usefulness too soon
Planned obsolescence is not a consumer-friendly practice — it forces us to replace our old devices to keep up with newer products and standards
It's only been a little over two years since I bought my Samsung Galaxy S23. Yet, I have been itching to upgrade, even though I usually hold onto smartphones for three or four years. My mom has the same phone as me, and she isn't typically picky. However, we both feel the same way — unsatisfied with how our phones handle recent updates and frustrated with the overall experience. Our issues are what manufacturers eventually want. They want us to think that our tech is too outdated and that we are sorely in need of a replacement.
