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Upgrade

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:27:09 GMT

My question is what does the phrase upgrade actually mean ?

Re: Upgrade

MI5 — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:34:23 GMT

Change your phone for a newer one, generally speaking.

Re: Upgrade

Beenherebefore — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:24:22 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
My question is what does the phrase upgrade actually mean ?

It's a term that was invented by the IT specialists in the early days of digital technology.

In those days tech was moving so quickly you could upgrade computer RAM and the hard drive, even the motherboard but keep the same computer casing.

Now anybody buying anything new to replace what they currently have is known to be upgrading even if the product is a lower spec and quality, for example you could "upgrade" from a Samsung S8 to an iPhone 7

Re: Upgrade

MI5 — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:28:23 GMT

Oh, lol 😂

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Beenherebefore — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:34:59 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Oh, lol 😂

Whhaaattt ?

Re: Upgrade

Cleoriff — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:42:53 GMT

"Upgrade from a S8 to an iPhone 7"....

Edit...but I get your point about the "upgrade" farce....

Re: Upgrade

jonsie — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:14:41 GMT

Upgrades ain't wot they woz!

Re: Upgrade

Marjo — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:22:32 GMT

Hi @Anonymous happy Thursday!

Just adding here in case it helps, this page on the O2 website has also some info on Upgrades: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/pay-monthly/upgrading-your-device

Let us know if you have any other questions?