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Critique of Consumerism: Is Upgrading iPhones Necessary?

12/23/2025

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Story summary

The author buys a new iPhone after the failure of their old device.
They express skepticism about the necessity of upgrading, attributing the purchase to planned obsolescence rather than need.
They acknowledge improvements in image quality and say Apple's AI features are heavily marketed.
They note that the texting app's predictive text capabilities have become excessively advanced.
Overall, the piece critiques consumerism in technology, especially Apple's practices.

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Story summary

The author buys a new iPhone after the failure of their old device.
They express skepticism about the necessity of upgrading, attributing the purchase to planned obsolescence rather than need.
They acknowledge improvements in image quality and say Apple's AI features are heavily marketed.
They note that the texting app's predictive text capabilities have become excessively advanced.
Overall, the piece critiques consumerism in technology, especially Apple's practices.