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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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Blaster M@Blaster_M@lemmy.world
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used unlocked phone market has been my go to for decades

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jpreston2005@jpreston2005@lemmy.world
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My Samsung S10 has headphone jack and expandable storage 😎 7 year old phone, bought it used for $130

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kuiskaaja@kuiskaaja@lemmy.ml
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and no security updates

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