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A whopping four years ago, we asked our readers how long they had their current smartphone for. The majority of people replied with about 2 years, which didn’t surprise us, as many folks use 2-year contracts for purchasing their phones. However, considering the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra recently released, we’re curious how … Continued
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