Chapter
The Struggles of Apple Products
26:05 - 30:14 (04:09)
The speaker discusses the inconvenience of needing multiple sets of headphones or peripherals for each Apple device, as well as the lack of replaceable batteries in newer models.
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Apple is being criticized for their updates that slow down phones, which has been proven to be true, and a class action lawsuit has been filed against them.
26:05 - 27:20 (01:15)
Summary
Apple is being criticized for their updates that slow down phones, which has been proven to be true, and a class action lawsuit has been filed against them. They responded by claiming they are trying to make battery life better and offered cheaper battery replacements.
ChapterThe Struggles of Apple Products
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Apple's control over their products extends beyond the purchase.
27:20 - 28:23 (01:02)
Summary
Apple's control over their products extends beyond the purchase. From repairing to updates, Apple wants to control it all, causing a lawsuit to be filed against them.
ChapterThe Struggles of Apple Products
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker discusses the frustration of having to purchase new accessories for different devices and how it highlights the concept of planned obsolescence in creating incompatible newer models.
28:23 - 30:14 (01:51)
Summary
The speaker discusses the frustration of having to purchase new accessories for different devices and how it highlights the concept of planned obsolescence in creating incompatible newer models.