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Many people today struggle with iPhone addiction, driven not only by constant social media use and notifications but also by Apple’s marketing and yearly product launches that fuel the urge to upgrade. The sleek design, ecosystem lock-in, and social pressure to own the latest model make purchasing an iPhone less about utility and more about identity, status, and habit, creating a cycle of consumerism that keeps people hooked.
JR Studio Malayalam
by Jithinraj R S · Malayalam · Society & Culture
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