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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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Kairos@LodeMike@lemmy.today
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I’m sure carriers still do payment plans

⁨Aug⁩ ⁨2⁩, ⁨2026⁩, ⁨05:42⁩en
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Tollana1234567@Tollana1234567@lemmy.today
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they do, but its seperate from the phone company itself charging a subscription.

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