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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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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.

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