Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road.
My hunch is that “average ownership lifetime” for mobile phones is MUCH lower than you or I (or anyone who is careful with their phone) probably expects. There is probably a too-big segment of the market that is trading in yearly for a newer model.
These days, at least in the U.S., you can pay a relatively low monthly fee to your cell provider and get the newest and latest model and trade up when the next one comes along, so I think you’re right on with this.
My hunch is that “average ownership lifetime” for mobile phones is MUCH lower than you or I (or anyone who is careful with their phone) probably expects. There is probably a too-big segment of the market that is trading in yearly for a newer model.
These days, at least in the U.S., you can pay a relatively low monthly fee to your cell provider and get the newest and latest model and trade up when the next one comes along, so I think you’re right on with this.