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Planned obsolescence shatters the myth of capitalist innovation (redphoenixnews.com)

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[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (10 children)

Planned obsolescence took off in the 1950s. It’s not new, or exclusive to electronics. It’s funny this article criticizes Apple over Samsung or Google. Apple provides hardware repair for 5-6 years after manufacture.

[–] lemmyng@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Apple may provide repairs, but if the repair costs as much as a new device then it's planned obsolescence in disguise.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago

They’re far less expensive to repair than replace. You can see the part cost for the most commonly needed repairs here.

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