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The difference between planned and convenient seems to be intent. And in this context that difference very much matters. I wouldn’t conflate the two.

>>mulmen+(OP)
Depends on who exactly we are talking about as having the intent...

Both planned and convenient obsolescence are beneficial to device manufacturers. Without proper accountability for that, it only becomes a normal practice.

>>winter+02
> Depends on who exactly we are talking about as having the intent...

The manufacturer, obviously. Who else would it be?

Could be an innocent mistake or a deliberate decision. Further action should be predicated on the root cause. Which includes intent.