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Won't solve the problem of people spending 1000+ dollars a year on the latest and newest because they need it as a status symbol to fill the vacuous hole where a personality would be.
and I'd wager more people are buying new phones every year for that reason, than due to forced obsolescence.
Some people will do that regardless, but I would keep all of my phones for longer if the batteries were easily changeable and they didn't eventually grind to a halt. I loved my Pixel 3a and would still be using it today if I could.
living from the ego is a choice. everyone is free to examine their values and beliefs, and choose a life that supports their well being. not doing this is pricy.
I mean if they can afford that, good on them I guess? But it really would help for the rest of us who ya know, don't base their personality on whatever they're lugging around in their pockets.
Isnt gonna solve the problem entirely but will make a huge difference. Cant say anything about the iphone craze in US but at least here most change their mobile only when issues pop up and repairs get too expensive or impossible.
It's not even everywhere in the US, where I live there are people still using flip phones out of necessity.
And I've only really ever changed smart phones twice myself, new phones are just too dang expensive.