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User laments iPhone price hike and short device lifespan

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

The user expresses dissatisfaction with Apple's latest iPhone offerings, citing a price hike and perceived performance degradation in their current iPhone 15 Pro Max. They are frustrated by the short lifespan and high cost of flagship devices, particularly in light of what they describe as "AI shill, climate-destroying bastards" at Apple. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on a consumer product, not a significant industry event.

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User laments iPhone price hike and short device lifespan

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User opinion piece on a consumer product, not a significant industry event.
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33 days old
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// mastodon.online/@9to5Mac/11705 4763367054061 Neither. I was on the # iPhone upgrade programme, getting a new one every year. Top of the line, too.

    RE: https:// mastodon.online/@9to5Mac/11705 4763367054061 Neither. I was on the # iPhone upgrade programme, getting a new one every year. Top of the line, too. But I stuck with my 15 Pro Max, paid it off, and am no mind to suffer the price hike these # AI shill, climate-destroyin…

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