Every couple of years, our phones begin to function improperly and we are forced to purchase a new phone. Is this a coincidence, or is it part of a larger plan? Planned obsolescence is the design of a product to only last a certain period of time. It would make sense to design iPhones in this way, to encourage consumers to buy the latest and greatest devices more often. Not everyone is enthused by the latest gadget, but by rendering their previous device useless after a period of time, even those individuals are forced to take part in this trend. In addition, many newer gadgets are made more difficult to repair. An ink cartridge, for example, could have its lifespan expanded by using a simple paperclip in a tiny hole. Don't count on this trick now, as those reset holes aren't seen on most modern ink cartridges. Ink cartridges nowadays have computer chips that tell the printer when ink is low. This leaves a great deal of ink that you can never use. In regards to phones an