While having the latest technology can be convenient and fun, it is not a necessity. Getting the newest iPhone right when it comes out every year is not necessary. The production of these devices takes up a lot of materials and energy, and is not really beneficial to out environment. I've had the same phone for the past few years, and it's the only time that I've ever gotten a phone new and unused. It works just fine, and the software that I need still works on it. Sometimes I do wish that I had a newer model, but I don't have a need for one. It's not going to change my life and make it a whole lot better simply because it is new. Keeping the same phone for multiple years can help decrease your carbon footprint, too. Using your phone less often can also help decrease it. I know I'm definitely not one to talk; I'm a bit addicted to my phone. However, I am going to try and cut back my usage in order to help the environment.

I agree with what your saying I too have an older model phone. I would like a new phone because my software is out of date. I don't really need a now phone and I now how that can affect the environment so I guess I can wait to get a new phone.

I completely agree with you when you said "keeping the same phone for multiple years can help decrease your carbon footprint". I have a slower phone but it is still capable of texting and calling. I am also addicted to my phone like you are to yours. I am also trying to cut back on my phone usage.