Number of Australians keeping old smartphones doubles amid rising device costs

PerthNow - Sep 28, 2026

Australians are clinging to their ageing smartphones for longer than ever – with new data revealing upgrade cycles have doubled since 2021 as device costs soar past $5000.

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