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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  • stink@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Depends on the price of a replacement. A used pixel 7 is relatively cheap right now, could be cheaper to upgrade to the next generation