Upgrade again?
I believe that the pioneers of information technology (IT) are brilliant folks. And mobile phone makers are fast learners.
Why do I say so? Well, how often do we upgrade our PCs and notebook computers or buy the latest versions of applications and games? More often that we need at most times. The industry drives us to buy the latest even though what we have has served us well and is probably enough to get back for a while more. But, the incessant pace of development compels us to upgrade every two years or even earlier is many cases. This, in turn, ensures that IT companies continue to remain profitable.
Mobile phone makers have done likewise. Launching a new model every other month, users are lured to upgrade their phones. The truth is that just like computer applications, most phones come with new features that are not fully utilised. Many people buy because they want to be seen to be hip and carrying the latest phones. How many really use 3G phones for video calls? Practically none of those I know. It’s a “good to have” feature but not a necessity.
Oh the flip side, how often do we change our television or hi-fi set? My two televisions are eight and 10 years old. But, my phone is four months old while my notebook computer is considered “ancient” at three years of age. Guess, it’s time for an upgrade 
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