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Need or Want: Should We Buy the Newest Smartphones?

 

 

 

Technology writer Dom Kwolczak says he's seen a lot of "mean comments" online about anyone who uses an iPhone that's more than a few years old.
He writes: "I've said this before and I'll say it again, it doesn't matter if you don't have the latest smartphone!"
But for some people, it must matter — and Apple keeps making expensive new phones with new features. The iPhone 16, with new artificial intelligence tools, was released in September.
But it's not just Apple. Google, Huawei and Samsung have all recently released new devices.
However, new phones aren't selling in the numbers they used to. Phone expert Ben Wood told the BBC that, in 2013, 30 million phones were sold.
"This year it will be around 13.5 million," he said.
People are keeping their older phones for longer. And the newest phones offer only small improvements on the previous models — often a better camera, but not big changes in technology.
On the Digital Spy website, some users said they'll only think about buying the newest model if their phone isn't doing what they need it to anymore.
But why do others buy the newest phones?
"Because I want one," said one user, who added: "I spend very little on other stuff, so taking advantage of brand new tech every couple of years is my treat to myself."
This may be the reason why many people buy the newest phone: because they want it, not because they need it.
For those with older phones, tech expert Stephanie Humphries told CBS News there are lots of things you can do to keep your old phone fresh.
These include downloading new software, getting a new battery or even just buying a new case so you feel you've got something new in your pocket!
 

What sort of phone do you have? When did you buy it? 

 

What made you want to upgrade from your previous phone?

 

What's the longest you've kept a phone before getting a new one?

 

What features would you like your next phone to have?

 

Do you know anyone who always seems to have the latest devices?

 

If you were to buy a new smartphone tomorrow, which would you go for?

When was the last time you got a new phone case?

 

Are most of your friends and family Apple or Android users? 

 

Do you know anyone who doesn't own a smartphone?

 

We take better care of our smartphone than ourselves. — Arianna Huffington. What are your thoughts on this quote?

 

How to Travel the Maldives on a Budget.

 

They're not the easiest to find on a map, but the islands of the Maldives are well known around the world.
The country is made up of about 1,200 small islands in the Indian Ocean. With warm weather year-round, it's a dream destination for many — and famously quite an expensive one.
But it doesn't have to be! Here are some tips for visiting the Maldives on a budget:

Don't stay in resorts

When you think of the Maldives, you might picture little huts on stilts above the sea. These are private island resorts, and they could cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars a night.
For a long time, resorts like these were the only places tourists were allowed to stay when visiting the Maldives. But in 2009, the government began allowing tourists to stay on smaller local islands.
Today, there are many guesthouses on these islands, costing as little as $30 a night.

Travel between the islands by boat

One of the most popular ways to get between the islands is by seaplane. But with tickets typically costing at least $250 for a one-way trip, it's a lot cheaper to travel by boat.
You can get to most of the islands from the capital, Male, by local ferry. The ferry takes a lot longer than a seaplane, but most tickets cost under $20.
Guesthouses on islands not too far from Male also often organize their own private boat transfers, which usually cost under $50.

Visit during the rainy season

Most people visit the Maldives in the dry season between December and April. But if you don't mind some rain, a great way to save money is by going during the rainy season between May and November.
Prices in these months are usually a lot cheaper and the weather is still hot — and it's unlikely that it will rain all day, every day during your stay.
 

Have you been to the Maldives? If so, what islands did you go to? If not, would you like to visit someday? 

 

Are you good at sticking to a budget when you travel?

 

Do you have any tips for saving money while traveling?

 

Are there any parts of your country known for being expensive to visit?

 

What places would you describe as a dream destination?

 

What was the last destination you visited? What made you want to go there?

 

What are some of the most expensive places you've visited?

 

What's the nicest accommodation you've stayed in?

 

Is your area popular with tourists? Has this changed over the years?

 

Which of your friends or family has traveled the most?

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