Before we start this, I’ve got some beef with Apple phones. For the people who can’t afford the latest and greatest at $1k, why do your phones have to slow down so much? The battery is understandable but like the whole thing just slows every update. Why?

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The French government has begun requiring tech manufacturers to list a reparability score on product pages for items like iPhone’s MacBooks and more. If the device can be repaired, extending its life, it has a chance of saving consumers more money and the planet of so many trashed items.

This change could affect the way we design apps and functionality. Instead of having to have the latest gear, we might be able to get away with the older models.

However, based on current scores, Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are “C students at best” according to the website Grist(1). Microsoft gave its Surface laptops an average repair index of 3.8… out of 10. Apple gave their MacBook a 6.3. Still not great but definitely better than the Surface.

Which means, when things slow or start to go, it’s time for a new piece of technology. However, Samsung has decided to start the change into more reliable technology.

In order to cut down on waste and the damage and cost that comes with it, Samsung has begun to focus on designing functionality into older models for multiple uses. From using an old phone as a baby monitor to even a remote for the television.

This would not only help the longevity of their tech and cut down on waste; but also save the consumer money in the long run. This is also a new area for developers as these new functions will bring about jobs and even third party apps designed for older models.

This is looking to be quite a positive if more companies jump on the train of taking old tech and repurposing it for a longer lifespan. Are you excited for your old tech to have a use again besides a glorified paperweight? Let us know in the comments below what you think about this whole thing. Subscribe to the channel to stay up to date. And as always, I’ll see you guys in the next video.

(1) https://grist.org/technology/apple-finally-admits-its-products-are-difficult-to-repair/