With new phones like the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6 either now available or soon-to-be released, the debate around the financial and environmental costs of buying smartphones rages on. Of course, some ...

The increasing cost of new smartphones is one of the primary drivers of the refurbished and used mobile phones market. Flagship devices often exceed US$1,000, pushing many consumers to seek affordable ...

With the recent price hikes in the smartphone world courtesy of increasing component costs, here are three phones you can buy ...

Selling a new smartphone is the hardest it has been in years. Rising device costs, limited differences between model upgrades, and economic and environment-related desires to keep electronics alive as ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309.4 million ...

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Gen Zers are taking their thrifting obsession to the next level, this time with their smartphones. The tech-savvy generation isn’t opting for brand-new iPhones — ...

The market for used and certified refurbished smartphones is expanding rapidly in 2025. Consumers are increasingly weighing the cost of brand-new devices against the benefits of purchasing pre-owned ...

Smartphone prices are increasing constantly Unfortunately, consumers aiming to buy a high end flagship phone should expect to spend $1000 or even more. However, there are cheaper alternatives to ...

Wish to buy an expensive phone at a lower price? Also, second-hand? Seems impossible! No, this is true and possible. The only research that needs to be done is to look for some authentic refurbished ...

As India’s refurbished gadget market matures, Cashify's Nakul Kumar explores the industry's growth drivers, challenges, and the evolving consumer mindset shaping this re-commerce sector like never ...