Used phones are also a win from an environmental standpoint. Refurbished models reduce the carbon footprint of the purchase by as much as 11x. Extending the life of a phone reduces the need for new ...

Buying a used or refurbished smartphone can save 15–50% compared to new models, according to CCS Insight. Experts recommend buying phones no older than three generations to ensure software support and ...

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save ...

The year 2026 is shaping up to be an unpredictable one for the consumer electronics market, and not necessarily in a good way. Thanks in part to the AI boom, the demand for memory has skyrocketed, ...

The second-hand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in ...

Google now offers refurbished Pixel phones, as originally spotted by The Verge. The company is selling refurbed Pixel 6, Pixel 6A and Pixel 7 handsets directly on the Google Store. The phones can be ...

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The market for used and certified refurbished smartphones is expanding rapidly in 2025. Consumers are increasingly weighing the cost of brand-new devices against the benefits of purchasing pre-owned ...