Apple’s new iPhone 14 has all the usual tweaks and upgrades you’ve come to expect from an annual update, including a better camera and interesting new features such as the ability to detect when you’ve been in a car crash. It’s tempting, but do you actually need it?
A new smartphone is a major purchase that can cost anywhere from $200 to $2,000. The companies that make and sell the devices would like you to believe it’s necessary to shell out for a new one every couple of years. In reality, a smartphone can live a long and fulfilling life with proper maintenance and, if needed, a few repairs.
Go easy on your wallet and the environment by only buying new devices when you really need them. To help you decide when that time has come, the Help Desk has made this quiz to guide you.
Question 1 of 5
How outdated is your cellphone?
To find the date of purchase for a new iPhone, log into Apple’s support site and select your device. For an Android phone, log into the Play Store or your Google Account. If you bought a used phone, use the year that model was released.
Question 2 of 5
Is anything wrong with your phone?
Question 3 of 5
How necessary is digicam high quality to you?
Question 4 of 5
What features are you currently missing and willing to spend money for?
Question 5 of 5
How necessary is it that you be seen with the latest cellphone?
You want to reply each query to see your end result. You’re lacking questions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.