Nearly one in three Australians - about five million people - are getting rid of their phones in two years or less, according to a new Finder survey.

Most are upgrading their handsets due to battery issues, a potential sign of planned obsolescence forcing consumers to stay on the technology train.

Nearly one in three Australians - about five million people - are getting rid of their phones in two years or less, according to a new Finder survey.
Most are upgrading their handsets due to battery issues, a potential sign of planned obsolescence forcing consumers to stay on the technology train.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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