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You buy a smartphone but don't own it — manufacturers control everything
Maciej Gajewski of Spider's Web explains that despite record-quality hardware, consumers do not truly own the devices they buy — manufacturers retain control over software updates, services and data. This power allows them to nudge users toward buying new products even when their current device still works well. The issue affects smartphones, TVs and video games alike.
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