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 Removing The Headphone Jack Is About Planned Obsolescence, Not “Courage”

"In this article, we will uncover the real motive behind removing the headphone jack from mobile phones. Contrary to what companies may say, it’s not about bravery or driving innovation. Instead, it’s all about planned obsolescence – the deliberate act of designing devices to become obsolete and force consumers to upgrade."

https://cellularnews.com/mobile-phone/removing-the-headphone-jack-is-about-planned-obsolescence-not-courage/