I used to upgrade my Android phone every year. Here’s why I finally stopped
Prices are going up, but the experience isn't changing much. Why upgrade?
The writer of one report had fond memories of using an iPod Classic and still keeps their music library on a Navidrome server running on their NAS. They weren't satisfied with the mobile apps for Navidrome.
The writer repurposed an old Android phone to function like an iPod Classic, which now streams music from their Navidrome server.
There is also a separate report on rising prices in the global smartphone industry, particularly in the US, where new flagship Android phones from Samsung and Google are increasing in price.
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