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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

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.

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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.

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? | TechCrunch

Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.

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Apple, Samsung, and any OEMs leaning on this can get fucked.

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