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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)
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[–] turmacar@lemmy.world 11 points 10 hours ago

Even without the FOMO, some people just want a working device.

It's why leasing cars is attractive to some. They don't care about the specs, they want one that works "well" and looks nice and are willing to give up nebulous "ownership"of a device that they don't know or care how it works, that they can't repair, so they can stop thinking about their choice and just always have a one available.