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Are you still buying a new phone yearly now that updates last a decade?
With phone manufacturers now offering up to seven years of OS updates, the annual upgrade cycle is being challenged by both sustainability concerns and rising device costs. Cast your vote to share how this shift is affecting your buying habits.
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