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Sounds like planned obsolescence is permeating software. The idea that new = better while old = bad is wrong to me. There is such a thing as finished software.
by charles_f 5y ago
Sounds like planned obsolescence is permeating software. The idea that new = better while old = bad is wrong to me. There is such a thing as finished software. If your app is a compass, or a game, and it works, why barring it? Especially when there's no constraint for space
- Someone 5y agoTechnology progresses. That compass app from 2010 may still be fully functional, but new users likely want it to use higher resolution graphics and to know about different screen dimension ratios, support new accessibility features, or use a new API that use less energy (possibly, that’s the main drive behind this. If Apple requires apps to comply with new rules, they may be able to ditch APIs, for example the old web view) Now, “being updated recently” isn’t the perfect way to check that, but I think that, from Apple’s viewpoint, it’s good enough. They are few apps that they really need on their platform, so they can afford losing a few apps.
- ladyattis 5y agoUltimately, if the app works then what's the problem with keeping it? Bits don't rot like grapes on the vine.