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Despite its burgeoning success, Apple faced significant criticisms regarding its treatment of workers in its supply chain, particularly in factories like Foxconn. Reports of extreme working conditions, including long hours and inadequate safety measures, posed serious ethical dilemmas.
The term “planned obsolescence” became a point of contention, with allegations that Apple intentionally slowed down older device models to boost new sales. This move led to legal battles and further erosion of trust among its consumer base, who began to feel that their loyalty to Apple was being manipulated.