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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. in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, because these companies buy up all houses while there's a housing shortage, so I can't afford buying one myself as the market is fucked. So I'm forced into subscription.

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. in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

All companies see there are more profits to be made if you let consumers pay your company monthly instead of once, while you do not let them own anything. It is disgusting.

New EU law requires devices to be repairable - Every phone, television or washing machine you buy in Europe must be easier to repair starting tomorrow. That’s when the European Right to Repair Act tak in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago

We have right to repair, you have freedom of pedophilia when you're a billionaire.

Maybe it's time for a revolution?