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Don't Be So Sure About the iPhone 'Super Cycle'
Buying patterns and pricing have changed considerably.
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This year will be a test of Americans' appetite for even more costly smartphones. That makes it tough to be confident in predictions of a smartphone rebound.
The U.S. starting price for high-end smartphones such as Samsung's Galaxy line and Apple's iPhones had settled around $650. Not anymore.