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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
Technician refurbishing a smartphone

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
galaxy s25, pixel 9 Pro, iphone 16 Pro

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

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.

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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Three iPhones side by side with polluted smoke rising from them

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.

6 Min Read
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.

4 Min Read
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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.

3 Min Read
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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.

4 Min Read
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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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a pink and a blue smartphones laying face down on a pink and blue background

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!

5 Min Read
an iphone and a samung phone laying on a flat surface

How Do I Transfer Photos From My Old Phone to My New One?

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.

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Best Sustainable Phones 2024

Some mobile phone manufacturers are trying to offer more sustainable phones that are less detrimental to the environment, so it’s time to highlight these few ethically-minded options on the market.

5 Min Read
Google Pixel 5 on a green forest background

Google Pixel Environmental Reports

With the release of the new Pixel environmental report, we analyse Google's device specific environmental documentation to find out what steps they are taking to make their devices more sustainable and what they predict the total greenhouse gas emissions will be over the lifetime of the device.

4 Min Read

Galaxy S Lineup Depreciation Trends

The Galaxy S25 marks the latest addition to Samsung’s flagship portfolio. In the lead-up to the launch of the S25, we analysed on-site trade-in prices of the past four generations of Galaxy S series (S21, S22, S23, and S24) to gain insights into how well these models retained their value during their first year on the market and what the first 12 months for the S25 might look like.

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two planets next to each other, one in climate crises, the other one thriving

This Is Why Mobile Phone Recycling Matters

While e-waste isn't just small electronics such as mobile phones, but also our frequently upgraded phones which add up and fuel the year-on-year increase of this rapidly growing waste stream.

5 Min Read
Child holding a phone

Back To School: Best Phone For Kids 2024

These days, children will be looking for something modern that suits their needs and aptitude at using the latest technology. The youngest generations spend the most time browsing the internet on their phones, so as a parent you’ll want to purchase a device that enables them to embrace technology safely and effectively. Read on to find out our recommendations for the best first mobile phones for kids.

8 Min Read
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5 Most Simple Mobile Phones in 2024

Whether you need a simple mobile phone for someone elderly in your family or a straightforward option for yourself, we’ve researched and listed five of the most simple mobile phones on the market in 2024.

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