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

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Apple is introducing a new Upgrade program, TechCrunch reports, as the smartphone market shifts away from outright purchase. The move reflects a broader trend toward subscription-based models, changing how consumers access their phones.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/should-you-still-buy-yo...

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