> Some people who would rather use their old phones don't because they can no longer receive software updates, either to the apps they use, or the OS. You can

> Some people who would rather use their old phones don't because they can no longer receive software updates, either to the apps they use, or the OS. You can though. Many old phones are hackable. > There are other reasons also like replacement parts are no longer easily available. Also doesn't seem to be true. You can still buy second hand parts and whole phones for old models for almost nothing. > But anyway, you're missing the forest for the trees. Most folks who bemoan what you speak of simply want the option to repair their items easily in the case that something does go wrong. You can likewise buy all parts for your 1963 Cadillac, you can buy manuals, you can repair it in a modestly equipped home-garage. Very few who complained about the computerization of cars do though, because new cars are so much more reliable and performant and relatively cheaper (in large part due to said computerization). It wasn't just a conspiracy to prevent people repairing their cars (the few who actually could repair their own cars back in the 60s even). I accept there are real valid concerns about repairability, planned obsolescence, etc. But like I said, a lot of complaints about this stuff is wide of the mark IMO. Having a phone with IR and headphone jack and SD cards and micro USB and replaceable screen and replaceable battery and upgradable RAM and pogo pins and physical keyboards and never-ending software updates sounds great. The reality is it will make it a much worse / more expensive product for the 99.999% of people who don't care for those features.