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0 pointsexodust7y ago0 comments

Not to mention the limits being reached into raw processor power. Hanging on to our devices (and receiving software updates) makes a lot of sense from the user's point of view.

I find it disgusting that Apple labels my iPad 3 "vintage" and refuses to give it updates, not even browser updates or security patches. They cannot claim to be looking after this planet's interests or user interests by abandoning their hardware after only a pathetic 5 years. They need to step up and offer a solution to an e-waste problem they are creating in the first place.

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nradov7y ago· 1 in thread

Apple does offer a trade-in and recycling program so that old devices can be properly disposed of. https://www.apple.com/shop/trade-in

exodustOP7y ago

That's clearly not the point, and a lousy suggestion.

Why would I want to "dispose of" perfectly functioning hardware which has no fault except for reaching an artificial expiry date imposed by its maker?

The best way to help the environment is to build things that last, keeping them alive for as long as possible if people choose to do that.

Apple says NO, they don't give a stuff. "Buy a new ipad because you'll be supporting Apple, and we make millions of the things, there's unlimited Earth resources allowing us to do that."

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