&gt; Phones are unique devices in generally requiring you to buy new hardware after 2 or 3 years if you want up-to-date software.<p>That&#x27;s totally software&#x27;s fault. I find it kinda hilarious that my sister is looking for a new smartphone because her few years old Samsung is laggy while all she does is chatting with friends and watching their pics - things people did on dog slow PCs from the &#x27;90s.