When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Smartphone?

July 27, 2023

With Samsung revealing two new foldable phones yesterday, we thought it could be a good time to discuss when you ought to upgrade your smartphone. None of us wants to spend money on an unnecessary upgrade, but at the same time, smartphones only last so long.

Take a look at our top story to read our thoughts on when you need to upgrade.

Other Highlights:

• Tesla will temporarily let you transfer its awful FSD package to a new car.
• Control audiobooks from your wrist with the upcoming Audible Wear OS app.
• … and more!

-Dan

Some people obsessively upgrade their phone each year, while others prefer to keep their old beater going for as long as possible. But nothing lasts forever, so when is it time to ditch your old phone and splash out on a new one? Read More »

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Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

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There’s plenty to criticize about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, which costs $15k and still lacks the advanced features that Elon Musk promised years ago. But the biggest problem with FSD is that it can’t be transferred to a new Tesla. Now, Elon Musk is temporarily reversing this policy. Read More »

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