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(Preview) Mailbag: Smartphone Subsidies, Apple Intelligence and Search, Surgeon Groupchats, The Metaverse and AI

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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This chapter examines consumer behavior in smartphone buying, particularly with the buy now, pay later (BNPL) model. It discusses how payment methods affect upgrade frequency and explores the financial implications for manufacturers and consumers.

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