While the iPod nano was being bought up by the millions,the iPod touch had already been designed and was nearing production.What is this an example of?

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Planned obsolescence refers to the strategy of designing a product with a limited useful life, so that it will become obsolete or non-functional after a certain period, encouraging consumers to purchase the next version. The scenario with the iPod nano and iPod touch illustrates this, as the newer model (iPod touch) was already designed and nearing production even as the previous model (iPod nano) was still being actively sold, indicating a plan to replace the older model with a newer one to stimulate continued sales.

While the IPod Nano Was Being Bought Up by the Millions,the