I mean yea, who really needs to buy a phone every two years now?
I'm just curious about the "growth" of the high-end market, since the phones are getting more expensive, and it's not like they're offering that much more too. Is this just a case of blind consumerism?
I had to go back to my Pixel 4 while my Pixel 6Pro had it's screen replaced. It felt like the same phone only I could unlock my phone easier. Maybe I'll look for an upgrade around the pixel 9 or 10 if it holds out.
Sitting here ready and waiting to buy the next pixel with a headphone jack. Or better yet, a new blackberry. I'm not even sure which is less likely nowadays...
I bought a blackberry off ebay to use as an alarm a little while ago. I had never used one before and was like "wow this is really nice to use." too bad I never got a chance to use it as anything else.
I used to have a blackberry, it was awesome. Right before touch screen really hit, had a track ball that would get dirty. Beyond that it was the best phone i had. When from that to a s3 then s7 then s9 and now s21.
One thing i noticed is i had to buy a buy a new phone more and more frequently. I went through two s9s and my s21 is so bad i need a new phone but hate the idea.
I thought the same till I actually brought myself a decent pair of Bluetooth headphones with a chargable case. Never had a problem with battery life and much easier with no wires.
I did get a cheap gbp 2.00, usb-c to 3.5mm audio adaptor just in case but never used it yet.
I only replaced my Pixel 3 once the battery no longer lasted a day.
I was looking into replacing the battery myself, but it seemed a bit expensive, iFixit's complete kit was out of stock, security updates had already finished, so I just decided on a new phone.
I replaced it with a Pixel 6 off the used market and it's been treating me well.
It seems like we're genuinely at the ceiling for this stuff which might actually be a huge benefit and slow down the horrendous e-waste cycle we've perpetuated.