AVOID THESE MISTAKES WHILE BUYING A SMARTPHONE

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Smartphones has become a lifeline for the human of this era. A smartphone can do almost everything you want to do. In-short, it is a full entertainment device which can be fit in your pocket and palm. While there are so many brands out there claiming to give the best phones, it should be really hard for you when you get into that store to buy a new phone and sometimes, you made mistakes while buying a phone. Here are some of the greatest mistakes which you should avoid while buying a smartphone.

1. Buying ahead of a new model

Buying a new phone just before the release of the latest model may be the single biggest mistake you can make. Even if you don't want the latest and greatest smartphone, you can save quite a bit of money by waiting for a new model to go on sale as Apple, for instance, customarily reduces the price of the previous iPhone when the latest one goes on sale. Smartphone manufacturers typically follow a regular pattern, launching a new model about every 12 months. Before you buy a phone, check to see when it was originally released. If it's more than 9 months old, consider waiting.

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2. Not getting enough storage

If you're planning to install a lot of apps, download music, take plenty of photos, and record video, you'll need ample storage. Typically, smartphones are offered in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB varieties (though some budget phones can pack as little as 8GB or even 4GB). For some, 16GB may suffice, though as apps continue to expand in size, 32GB is increasingly viewed as the bare minimum. Some smartphones support micro SD cards, but many (like the iPhone and Samsung's latest Galaxies) don't. Even then, there are limitations - many apps cannot be installed on a micro SD card, and pulling files from an SD card is slower than from the phone's internal memory.

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3. Not getting a phone that has the apps you want

Apple's iPhones and Android handsets will typically have access to the most popular apps. But there are some exceptions. A lot of utility apps are exclusive to Android, while the iPhone has plenty of exclusive games and some social networking apps. Windows Phones and BlackBerry 10 handsets are increasingly rare, but if you purchase one, know that you may not be able to use many of your favourite apps. If you're an iPhone owner buying another iPhone, or an Android owner buying another Android, most of your apps should carry over. But if you're planning to switch to a different platform, make sure you'll be able to use your favourite apps.

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4. Buying accessories from a carrier store

If you purchase your phone in a carrier store, you'll often be offered a wide variety of accessories at the time of sale (cases, headphones, car chargers, etc.). It is almost always a mistake to purchase them.