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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 hours 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 · 11 hours 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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No they just sell the devices to the secondary market

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