The Cheapskate Show podcast: $1,000 flagship phones aren't worth the money
Don't get sucked in by the hype. There are plenty of great phones for a lot less.
Are you about to spend a grand (or more!) on a new iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or the like? Stop the madness! If you'll just wait a while, you can get the same model for less. Or consider whether you need such an expensive phone after all. The Cheapskate Show is here to explain why you probably don't.
Seriously, have you seen what $500 can buy you these days? Or even just $300? Even a budget phone will more than accommodate everyday needs: Netflix, TikTok, Twitter, Kindle, email, messaging and so on.
Read more: The four best phones you can get for $300 or less
We also did a quick Prime Day debrief along with a Black Friday preview. (Hint: Don't believe everything you hear.) You can listen to the new episode, and past ones, right here:
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