Does Planned Obsolescence Exist?

Does planned obsolescence really exist? The answer: yes, but with caveats. ... To an extent, planned obsolescence is an inevitable consequence of sustainable businesses giving people goods they desire.

Is planned obsolescence a thing?

Planned obsolescence means manufacturers deliberately designing products to fail prematurely or become out-of-date, often to sell another product or an upgrade – a practice that is barred in some countries.

What are some examples of planned obsolescence?

Another example of programmed obsolescence is making older versions of software (e.g. Adobe Flash Player or YouTube's Android application) unserviceable deliberately, even though they would technically, albeit not economically, be able to keep working as intended.