Forced App Updates Break Access on Older Devices That Cannot Receive OS Updates
Apps that require latest OS versions effectively exclude users on older devices that Apple no longer supports, as mandatory updates lock older hardware out of essential work tools. The combination of Apple's OS update cutoffs and app minimum OS requirements creates a digital exclusion cliff that disproportionately affects users who cannot afford new devices every few years. Lightweight legacy client options or web fallbacks would extend accessibility.
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