The only reason that happens is because the Apple Ecosystem is so integrated and known. You are basically required to get a new Android every two years if you

The only reason that happens is because the Apple Ecosystem is so integrated and known. You are basically required to get a new Android every two years if you want updates and new apps to work. iPhones can go for a lot longer then that while working perfectly fine. Android Tablets are worse. Mac OS X does seem to have a shorter lifespan compared to Windows, in part because Microsoft does a lot fewer major releases. In the time there has been 3 major Windows Versions there has been at least 6 Mac ones. You're pushed to upgrade because everyone knows about Apple's new crap, specifically their customers. You think someone who has a Samsung S20 knows what the newest phone is?