> I’ve broken far far more phones than I’ve had to replace because they became obsolete. This isn't just about smartphones. Table life cycles are much longer.

> I’ve broken far far more phones than I’ve had to replace because they became obsolete. This isn't just about smartphones. Table life cycles are much longer. Many of my phones and all of my tablets have outlasted the Android upgrade cycle. Personally I don't see why it shouldn't be both (or better all three). A device that lasts long, is upgraded consistently, and the manufacturer recycles the components.