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Smartphones are really expensive right now.

If you keep your current smartphone for as long as possible, you'll get the most value for your purchase - and it'll send a strong signal to phone makers as well.

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Two years ago, the starting price of the newest iPhone was $650.

Today, the newest iPhones start at $750 and $1,000.

Hold onto your current smartphone for as long as you can. Here's why.