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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.

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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 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 and iPhone.

2 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.

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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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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
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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?

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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?

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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!

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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

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

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.

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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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Are iPhones Bad for the Environment?

In comparison to other smartphone manufacturers, Apple is the most environmentally focused and already incorporates a few necessary steps to make iPhones eco-friendly. But the measures Apple is taking are only a fraction of what can be done and at a global scale iPhones are bad for the environment.

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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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How Much Can I Sell My Samsung Galaxy For?

There’s absolutely one thing that you should do before upgrading to one of the new Galaxy S25 smartphones and that is finding the best price to sell your current Samsung phone. Let’s find out just how much you can sell your Samsung Galaxy S24, S23, S22, S21, S20 or S10 for.

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How to Remove Google, Samsung or Huawei Account from Android

Removing your cloud account from a device will ensure you get the most money when you trade in your Android phone. We have put a few steps together to guide you through the process of removing a Google, Samsung or Huawei cloud account from your Android device.

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How To Identify What Phone You Have

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.

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Phone Rental: Will You Save or Lose Money on a New Phone?

There are three ways you can get a phone these days: on a contract, buying outright or through renting it. But which one of these options isn't going to cost you a fortune? Let's find out!

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