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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (11 children)

Yeah that would make sense if there weren’t other options. iPhones are basically the poster child for conspicuous consumption. They’re expensive, flashy, objectively worse than the competition, and have a shadier production chain historically than other brands. Even using an old iPhone is an option that doesn’t contribute to issues caused by global capitalism. These products when properly cared for could last a life time and yet…

~ Posted from my relatively new iPhone

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

At least the iPhone has a much better track record for privacy and security.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago

You’re right! And the reason why is because they have to compete in a public competition!

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