eicker@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 22 days agoShould 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.comexternal-linkmessage-square96fedilinkarrow-up1187arrow-down114
arrow-up1173arrow-down1external-linkShould 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.comeicker@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 22 days agomessage-square96fedilink
minus-square🌸𝓯𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻🌸@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up12·22 days ago “The intent is that the user will turn in their device every 12 to 36 months because they intend to upgrade regardless.” No, I get a new device because I’ve broken the last one. The ones I give back, you can’t sell on the secondary market which is their intent.
No, I get a new device because I’ve broken the last one. The ones I give back, you can’t sell on the secondary market which is their intent.