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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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St.Elsewhere@threads.net@Gullible@sh.itjust.works
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I buy one smartphone per decade. Why would I want to lease it instead?

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pdxfed@pdxfed@lemmy.world
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Think of the recurring opportunity for emails about price increases and downstream shareholder value!

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BeatTakeshi@BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world
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And why burden yourself with ownership really

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