“The best times to buy a new phone is during its pre-order period, before the next model comes out, or wait for Black Friday and other shopping events.” Android Authority
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A "quietly good" time as retailers marked down unsold holiday stock to make room for spring launches. Key Device Highlights from 2017 “The best times to buy a new phone