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eicker@eicker@lemmy.world
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Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? Apple, Samsung … are betting that leasing, subscriptions, and guaranteed buyback programs can make upgrading more attractive.

techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/should-you-still-buy-your-next-smartphone-or-subscribe-to-it-instead/
TechCrunchShould you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? | TechCrunchApple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
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🌸𝓯𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻🌸@Flower@sh.itjust.works
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“The intent is that the user will turn in their device every 12 to 36 months because they intend to upgrade regardless.”

No, I get a new device because I’ve broken the last one. The ones I give back, you can’t sell on the secondary market which is their intent.

⁨Aug⁩ ⁨2⁩, ⁨2026⁩, ⁨06:35⁩en
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