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The Rise of Upgrade Holdouts
Original: The Upgrade Holdouts
The Atlantic examines people who refuse to upgrade their phones and other devices, holding on to older hardware for years. The piece reflects a broader shift as consumers push back against frequent replacement cycles, rising prices, and marginal improvements in new models. Extended software support and repair options have made keeping devices longer more practical than ever.
Why now: Frequent gadget launches with modest improvements are prompting growing discussion about consumers keeping their devices longer.
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Evidence
- The Upgrade Holdouts · theatlantic.com
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