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.

eicker@lemmy.world · 2 months 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.

Blaster M@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

used unlocked phone market has been my go to for decades

StuffYouFear@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

Same, two to three year old phones for 10th the price on eBay as long as it states clean imse has been awsome

iglou@programming.dev · 2 months ago

That’s definitely also a reason why they’re thinking about this system. If people sell them back their old phones or lease them, the second hand market will suffer immensely.

jpreston2005@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

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

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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.

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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