Manufacturers of hardware and software often apply the concept of planned obsolescence,meaning that ________.
A) the companies have already decided when to launch their next product
B) the product is designed in such a way as to extend its life span
C) the product is designed to last only for a certain life span
D) the product is designed to avoid obsolescence
E) the companies do not enter markets which have the risk of product obsolescence

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Planned obsolescence is the practice of designing a product with a limited lifespan in order to encourage customers to upgrade to newer models or versions. In other words, manufacturers intentionally make the product obsolete after a certain period of time to stimulate demand for newer products.

Manufacturers of Hardware and Software Often Apply the Concept of Planned