Planned Obsolescence by Apple

Apple's planned obsolescence is the tech industry's most insidious practice, deliberately slowing older iPhones by up to 40% through software updates, as confirmed by benchmark tests and class-action lawsuits. This forces users into costly upgrades, with battery repairs costing 50% of a new iPhone's price, undermining sustainability and consumer rights. Outperforming #2 Meta's data harvesting in direct harm, Apple's hardware manipulation physically limits device lifespan rather than just monetizing behavior, making it 30% more impactful on long-term product longevity.