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Looking for a reason to upgrade… (self.iphone)
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I’m typing this on an iPhoneX I got on day of release. I’ve had a new battery and it’s still perfect. I kept telling myself I’d wait for USB-C, but now it’s here I’m just not bothered. I think the only reason I would have to upgrade is when mobile apps drop support for iOS 16. What “must have” feature are you using to justify an upgrade?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

You are conditionned to feel that you have to replace old gear with newer gear with marginally incremental features. This is a basic principle of modern capiralism and aggressive marketing. It is also a leading cause of resources overexploitation, soil and water pollution and the climate crisis.

You do not need to replace your phone until it stops working.