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How To Prepare My iPad For Sale

Want to know how to prepare your iPad for sale? Here’s a step-by-step guide that will help you clear your iPad of all your data so it doesn’t get in the wrong hands.

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What to Look For When Buying a Refurbished Phone

Getting a refurbished phone may seem a bit confusing however, it is easier than it seems. Follow our tips on what to look for and get the most value for your money!

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Unlocking Longevity: Secrets to Making Your Phone Last Longer

The cost of smartphones nowadays is quite extraordinary ranging anywhere from £300 to over £1600 for the flagship devices. So the big question is, how can we extend the lifespan of them and how can we begin to adopt sustainable smartphone use?

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The Ultimate Guide to Recycling Your Electronics

For some, recycling electronics can be confusing and challenging, which is understandable as there are still a few limitations. But fear not, this guide provides you with practical advice on how to recycle your electronic gadgets, reduce waste and minimise environmental impact while you're at it.

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Switching From iPhone to Android: A Week With The Galaxy Z Flip 4

Whether you’re an iPhone or Android user, have you ever thought about switching sides and where do your priorities lie when it comes to your smartphone? This is an ongoing debate that we wanted to put to the test and what could be better than to challenge a die-hard iPhone user to switch to an Android for a week! To make the experience even more exciting, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 was a refurbished model rather than brand new.

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Top Phones with Expandable Storage: Never Run Out of Space for Photos, Videos and Apps

Trying to find mobile phones with expandable storage in 2025 can be a difficult task. Do you find yourself constantly deleting apps or pictures from your phone because you’re always running out of storage space? Well, we can help you find the top phones with expandable storage to ensure you have plenty of space to store everything you need.

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Does Tesco Mobile Recycle Mobile Phones?

Recently Tesco have renamed its mobile phone recycling programme to Tesco Mobile Trade-In and we take a look how it compares to recycling your old mobile phone through Compare and Recycle.

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Busting 6 Common Myths About Refurbished Phones

Despite the popularity of refurbished phones, there are a few myths circulating that are pushing first time buyers away from making the choice to buy a refurbished phone. In this blog, we've debunked 6 most common misconceptions about refurbished phones.

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The Best Phones for Streaming Enthusiasts

Are you a streaming enthusiast wondering what the best mobile phone is for your avid movie watching? This blog will provide you with all the useful information you need in order to make the best choice when the time comes to make that all important decision - buying your next mobile phone. Keep reading to find out the best streaming phones whether you're ready to splash the cash or are on a budget!

5 Min Read
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How Long Will My iPhone Be Supported?

Now that the iPhone 16 has made its debut, many iPhone users are probably wondering - how long will my iPhone be supported? With every new iPhone release it means that there will be at least one older iPhone model that Apple drops support for. In this blog we walk you through what iPhones are supported by Apple and for how long.

3 Min Read
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What Does A Sustainable Smartphone Look Like?

The environmental cost of our gadgets often go unnoticed. Mobile phones in particular contribute significantly to e-waste and resource depletion. But what if your next phone purchase could keep the planet in mind?

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How To Recycle My iPad

This guide will help you find out more about how you can recycle your iPad, from factory resetting it to choosing the best option for parting ways with your device.

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Best Smartphones For Night Photography in 2024

Do you love night photography, but struggle with capturing a clear enough image on your mobile phone? Or have you been on a night out, looked through your camera roll the next day just to find dark and blurry snaps? Well, this blog lists the best smartphones perfect for night photography.

5 Min Read
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Best iPhones For Students

Are you a student looking for your next smartphone but not sure which features to look out for? This blog provides all the information on the best iPhones out there specifically beneficial for students.

3 Min Read
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What To Do With Old Mobile Phones?

We’ve got all the do’s and don'ts when it comes to dealing with old phones on your hands. From understanding how you can check the value of your device, how you can figure out whether it has become obsolete and all the reasons why you should not bin it!

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When Do I Upgrade My Phone?

‘When Do I Upgrade My Phone?’ seems like a simple question to which the answer is - when you need one. But, there’s a lot more to it and it can be a confusing place to be. For starters, how do you know whether or not you need to upgrade your phone? In this blog we’ll go over the signs when you genuinely need to upgrade your phone.

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Do Mobile Phone Numbers Get Recycled

Ever wondered what happens to your old phone number when you change your phone or sim card? Most of us think that our old 11-digit number just stops working, but that’s not the case especially when UK mobile phone networks are under pressure to create new numbers. Keep reading to find out what the process is when we change our number.

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Top 5 Mobile Phones With The Best Battery Life

Our mobile phone acts as a way of payment, communication and even the thing that makes sure we’re up on time in the morning. So when this fails us, everything becomes very limited which is why we’ve put together a list of mobile phones with the best battery life in 2025.

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A Reality Check On Online Cheating

Unfortunately, the digital age has made cheating harder to spot, but it doesn’t make it any less real. Over the past decade, the concept of what constitutes “cheating” has expanded to include a variety of behaviours that might not have been considered cheating a generation ago.

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Tech Trends To Look Out For In 2025

As each year progresses, it seems as though AI and GenAI is being woven into our society creating more and more innovative tech advancements. From generated text, images, videos and even technology that works to detect cancer, you can expect AI to be able to create all types of content and task completion which is only to be improved on in 2025.

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Best Tablets For Kids 2024

When you have kids, it’s always quite handy to have some sort of gadget or activity to keep them entertained especially when travelling or just out and about. In this blog we share with you the best tablets for kids depending on age, ranging from Apple to Amazon.

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