Want a new phone every year? These subscription services in S’pore allow users to ‘rent’ devices

Subscription plans have not only lowered the barriers to access for premium gadgets, but have also drawn those who prefer not to own a gadget for an extended time. — CHONG JUN LIANG/The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Adopting the latest tech gadget need not come with a hefty price tag now that subscription-based services for electronics have become increasingly common.

Startups such as Circular and ITEZ.SG allow people to tap affordable and interest-free subscription plans that enable them to “rent” all sorts of devices, including laptops, phones and tablets.