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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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eleitl@eleitl@lemmy.zip
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I only buy hardware which supports installing free/libre operating systems and applications.

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heartSagan5@heartSagan5@lemmy.zip
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So, Android.

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eleitl@eleitl@lemmy.zip
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No, Pixel.

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