Will your cell phone work for a decade? Why the average life of a smartphone in Europe is only three years

Description

Mario Barros, an assistant professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology at Aalborg University, discusses the issue of smartphone obsolescence. He suggests that marketing strategies promoting new models contribute to consumerism and the frequent replacement of phones. Mr Barros also criticises the difficulty of repairing smartphones, stating that "business models and supply chains are optimised to deliver new products and not repair them." He believes that if repairability were more accessible and affordable, smartphones could last a decade.

(Summary provided by Infomedia) Sources: Pledge Times, 06-10-2023