How Oregon's new right-to-repair law forced Apple to change
Manufacturers control repair process through software identification, restricting use of non-original parts, leading to costly repairs or replacements.
Apple declares the iPhone X and original AirPods 'vintage'-and they're on the road to 'obsolete'
Apple has reclassified iPhone X, original AirPods, and HomePod as vintage technology, indicating it's time to upgrade.
Reclassification to vintage means no software updates or guaranteed repair by Apple, with exceptions for major security flaws.
Products labeled as obsolete by Apple after seven years won't receive any repair or services.
Pulloof smartphone concept will live on as hanging speaker even when other phones are thrown away - Yanko Design
Concept phones like Pulloof challenge the traditional lifecycle of smartphones by aiming for sustainability and prolonged usability post-upgrade.