Your AirPods Will Die Soon: The surprisingly short life of new electronic devices

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2. Isn't Planned Obsolescence pretty much the crux of Apple's business plan?

I've never understood the hype, or been been a fan of Apple. Their products always seemed FAR over priced, for the quality. The only reason I had an iPad was because I 'inherited' it from my late sister. It's now in a coma, full of so many of her precious photos. If we can get into it, again, I'll be transferring the photos and shelving it, ASAP. Frankly, my old $50 tablet is much more user friendly and reliable.

On the other hand, for years my brother has long been a big fan, and user, of all things Apple. Lately, he's complaining far more than he's praising and he's slowing switching.