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Apple not selling iPhone 17 Pro Max to force you to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Why it worked

The video taps into a common consumer frustration regarding planned obsolescence and corporate greed, using a relatable, conversational tone that encourages engagement through shared annoyance.

Summary

The creator discusses Apple's strategy of removing the iPhone 17 Pro Max from their website to force consumers to purchase the newer iPhone 18 Pro Max. He argues that Apple is manipulating inventory to ensure higher sales numbers for their latest device.

Structure

1Creator claims Apple is forcing upgrades
2Explains the strategy of removing the previous model
3Criticizes Apple's business tactics
4Concludes that consumers have no choice but to buy the newest model

Product placement

Apple (a) ACTS — the creator discusses their business decisions, product release strategy, and website inventory management. Removing the name would change the entire topic of the video.

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Apple not selling iPhone 17 Pro Max to force you to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro Max

Transcript

And with the iPhone 18 Pro Max now being out, Apple called on to y'all shenanigans. You know, a lot of people said they wasn't going to get the iPhone 18 Pro Max, for those who have older phones. They said they were just going to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro Max because it's basically the same phone, which it is. Apple said no ma'am, no ham, no turkey, no spam. So basically, they took the iPhone 17 Pro Max off their website. You can't buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max on Apple's website. If you want a new phone, they're basically going to force you to get the iPhone 18 Pro Max because that's their latest phone and they want y'all to spend money on it so the numbers look good. You know, so for everybody who said, oh, they were just going to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and save them some money because, you know, new phone out, so they was going to discount the old phone, Apple has something else in mind for you. You know, they say you're going to take this iPhone 18 Pro Max, or your ass ain't going to get nothing at all.