planned obsolescence
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planned obsolescence
The practice of regularly designing newer, updated versions of products in order to create demand by making older models outdated (or seem to be in the eyes of consumers). Not everyone can afford a new smartphone every two to three years, which makes their planned obsolescence maddening.
See also: plan
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