Apple is super successful with un-repairable products. With the latest iPhones they try to prevent you from going to a non-authorized repair service to exchange

Apple is super successful with un-repairable products. With the latest iPhones they try to prevent you from going to a non-authorized repair service to exchange the battery, a part that is known to deteriorate after two years leading to decreased performance. Maybe people do not care because smartphones have been rapidly improving in the past. On the other hand when considering household appliances, Miele is able to fetch premium prices due to their perceived longevity.