Some products may stay comfortably in the maturity phase of the product life cycle until a new product emerges to replace them. An example of such a mature product is

A) e-books.
B) dishwashers.
C) the VCR.
D) smartphones.
E) vinyl records.

Dishwashers are a household appliance that has been around for many years and has remained relatively unchanged. While there may be advancements in technology, such as more energy-efficient models, the basic function and design of the dishwasher have remained consistent, indicating that it is likely in the maturity phase of its product life cycle.