importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-01T18:47:27Z

Smartphone Subscription Models vs. Traditional Purchase: A 2026 Industry Shift

#smartphones #subscriptions #leasing #hardware #ecosystems

The article examines the growing trend of smartphone leasing and subscription models by Apple and Samsung, driven by extended device retention cycles and the need to sustain secondary markets. It highlights financial trade-offs for consumers and manufacturers' strategies to retain ecosystem loyalty through predictable payment structures.

Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.

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