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Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays

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On Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:14:40 +0200, Maria Sophia
<mariasophia@comprehension.com> wrote:

>Now that both Android & iOS development has plateaued, what are the key
>factors that make any of us want to replace our current mobile device?

>2. Storage is stressed but if it can't be replaced, we buy a 'bigger' phone
>3. Hardware is damaged & it's too expensive to fix (e.g., cracked screen)

!. My phone keeps telling me "Your phone is getting full" and offering
to remove apps. But I am bombarded with messages to "Download the app"

2. The last time I replaced my phone was because, although the screen
wasn't physically damaged, swiping the screen often had no effect,
especially in warm weather. I had to put it in the fridge to get it to
work. 




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What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-08-24 17:14 +0200
  Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-24 17:59 +0100
    Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Ch1ffr3punk <ch1ffr3punk@gmail.com> - 2026-08-24 17:06 +0000
    Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2026-08-25 10:51 +1200
      Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-08-25 03:31 +0200
        Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-25 10:56 +0100
          Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Nuno Silva <nunojsilva@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-25 12:23 +0100
            Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-25 18:43 +0100
              Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays ram@zedat.fu-berlin.de (Stefan Ram) - 2026-08-25 17:49 +0000
        Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-25 14:35 +0200
          Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-08-25 16:26 +0200
            Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-26 10:32 +0200
      Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-25 09:35 +0100
  Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> - 2026-08-24 17:54 +0000
    Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-24 20:49 +0200
      Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2026-08-25 10:49 +1200
        Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-25 01:59 +0200
          Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2026-08-25 12:48 +1200
            Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-25 14:27 +0200
  Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Richmond <dnomhcir@gmx.com> - 2026-08-24 22:00 +0100
    Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2026-08-25 10:46 +1200
  Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-25 02:00 +0200
  Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Steve Hayes <hayesstw@telkomsa.net> - 2026-08-25 03:47 +0200
  Re: What makes each of us want to replace a mobile device nowadays Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2026-08-25 13:47 +0000

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