Samsung's Galaxy S24 series goes refurbished, but there's a catch

Every Earth Day, Samsung celebrates not by introducing a new smartphone, but by adding a previous flagship generation to its Certified Re-newed program. This year is no different, but it comes at a time when shoppers might be considering options outside usual budget offerings like the Pixel 9a. With uncertainty surrounding the future of smartphone prices in the US and abroad, buying refurbished gadgets might be a smart bet — but these too come with their own costly catch.