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Re:FTC sues Adobe for hiding fees and inhibiting cancellations by hamburglar on Saturday June 22, 2024 @04:43AM (#40757463)
I mean, it’s a joke based on the fact that they have tricked their customers into obsessively buying upgrades, which makes the revenue stream very service-like, but it loses its punch when you explain it.
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Re:FTC sues Adobe for hiding fees and inhibiting cancellations by katbyte on Saturday June 22, 2024 @11:05AM (#40759600)
What is the trick? every 2-3 years Apple usually has hardware improvements motivating it. Is the trick just making better products?

For me I got a 14 for upgraded GPS and satellite, no plans for a 15. My dad is on a 12 and my mom a 10 and totally content. I think my brother has an 11. Most people I know don’t obsessively buy upgrades and those I know who do are actually split between Apple and android- and do it with other things too ie it’s the personality behind it not the company “tricking” them. Some ppl even do it with cars wanting the latest

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Re:FTC sues Adobe for hiding fees and inhibiting cancellations by hamburglar on Sunday June 23, 2024 @12:12AM (#40764730)
Never mind. This joke is not meant for you.
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