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What To Do Before Selling Your iPhone Or Android

We want the selling process of your phone to be plain sailing for you, so follow these 10 steps to protect your device, the offer price and yourself if the unfortunate happens.

6 Min Read

Common Mistakes When Recycling Mobile Phones

Every new phone model's launch storms the industry, announcement of an additional world-first feature builds hype and often takes our breaths away seeding the thought: "Ohh, snap, my phone is too old now,

6 Min Read
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What Phone Do I Have? Here’s How to Find Out

If you're looking to sell your phone, knowing which device you have is very important as it is the main factor that will determine the value of your device. Check out this helpful guide and in a few easy steps you will be able to discover what phone you have.

4 Min Read
Three iPhones side-by-side with smoke coming out of them.

Are iPhones Bad for the Environment?

Explore what goes into making an iPhone, how it affects the environment, and what are the biggest threats to the iPhone being eco-friendly.

8 Min Read
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How to Transfer Photos From One Phone to Another?

Whether you’re changing from Android to Apple or just upgrading your phone, we’ve put together this guide to help you transfer photos from your old phone to your new one.

3 Min Read
broken smartphone galaxy s10 laying on the table

Mobile Phone Repair Guide: Ways to Fix a Broken Phone

Repairing a broken phone can be a costly affair, but it is definitely worth it from environmental standpoint. If you're considering a mobile phone repair, comparing repair options is crucial to make sure you're getting the right service for your money. In this article we explore repairs of common smartphone damages and guide you through repair options available to you.

10 Min Read
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How to Remove a Google Account from Android

Learn how to remove your Google account from Huawei and Android phones before selling. Follow our step-by-step guide to protect your data.

5 Min Read
Close-up shot of a person holding their phone and checking its storage capacity.

How Much Storage Does My Phone Have?

Before selling your phone, it is important to identify what storage capacity it has as it will determine, in part, the value of your phone. Here are the easiest ways you can find out the storage capacity of your Android or iPhone.

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Digital Declutter Statistics 2025: 69% of Brits Consider Themselves “Digital Hoarders”

Discover key digital clutter statistics, how Brits are managing their digital data, as well as their attitudes towards digital hoarding and decluttering.

10 Min Read
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How to Improve the Lifespan of Your Android Battery

Looking to improve the battery life on your Android? Whether it’s Samsung, Google or anything in between check out our tips for boosting Android phone's battery lifespan.

3 Min Read
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How Much Is My Phone Worth? A Compare and Recycle Guide

A lot of us want to make some quick cash for our old phones before we get new ones, but did you know that there are ways of maximising the price that you can get? If you want to know how much your phone is worth and how to get the most money for your mobile phone, read on.

8 Min Read
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Will Apple Make an iPhone Flip Phone?

The buzz around foldable smartphones is growing, but one question remains on everyone’s lips - will there be an iPhone flip phone?

3 Min Read
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How to Improve Your iPhone Battery

Is your iPhone battery not lasting as long as it used to? Check out our simple expert tips for improving your iPhone battery lifespan.

3 Min Read
Selection of Apple iPhone products

iPhone Lifecycle: What Is The Carbon Footprint of an iPhone

With global popularity of an iPhone comes Apple’s responsibility to produce devices that will not only be appealing to customers, but won’t be as damaging to the environment. So what exactly is the carbon footprint of an iPhone?

7 Min Read
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The Best Budget Phones under £500

Cheap phones these days don't mean worse as they offer a lot for the price, making it even more attractive. Here are the very best budget smartphones £500 can buy.

3 Min Read
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How Sustainable Are Refurbished Phones?

There's a lot going in the wrong direction with how new smartphones are currently made and with refurbished phones growing in popularity, are they a more eco-friendly alternative to a brand new phone?

4 Min Read
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Which Phones Have the Best Cameras?

Take a look at our top five recommendations for smartphones with the best cameras in 2025 - you’ll be snapping quality content in no time!

5 Min Read
Best Mid-range Smartphones

Best Mid-range Smartphones: Top 5 Picks for 2025

Many of the high-end feature sets made their way to mid-range phones in the past year, making these top five picks worth considering if you’re looking for a decent mid-range smartphone that doesn’t cost a fortune in 2025.

4 Min Read

How to Remove Data From Your iPhone or Android

We all have a mobile phone sitting idle somewhere in our home, and the main obstacle to recycle it is the concern that personal data could fall into the wrong hands. This step-by-step guide will show you how to erase any trace of you from your phone.

6 Min Read

Is Your Phone's Screen At Risk Of Burn-In?

In the era of AMOLED and OLED screens, we get a fair amount of queries about screen burn issues and how these affect a trade-in price. Read on to get your questions answered.

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LTPO OLED panel featured on the OnePlus 9 Pro

Understanding LTPO Displays: What Is It and Why Are They So Good?

We're taking a deep dive into LTPO displays to help understand what is behind the technology and its benefits for smartphones.

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