Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.

The average American now holds onto their smartphone for 29 months, according to a recent survey by Reviews.org, and that cycle is getting longer. The average was around 22 months in 2016.

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  • Dessa [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Hell, most new phones are a downgrade in some regards. Headphone jacks are included grudgingly at best, and every new phome is so large and heavy I develop an RSI using it.

    I’ve tried multiple times to get a new phone and they all fucking suck for what I wanna do