What’s a smartphone in today’s world ? It’s the object in everyone’s pocket that gets thrown away in 2.7 years lifespan. It’s a little bit more for an iPhone but that’s the industry average. And as everyone already strolls around with it glued to their hands, increasing the number of sales for this product, could mean making sure that the number of 2.7 stays low. Or even lower. Either because the newer version is more appealing and shinier or because of obsolescence and degradation of quality.
Extending the lifespan of smartphones — or any technological device — effectively reduces product demand and, in turn, sales. However, since 80% of a smartphone’s energy consumption occurs during manufacturing, this also significantly lowers its environmental impact, potentially cutting it in half or more.
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