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Massive Leak Exposed Samsung's Next Foldable Phone's Specifications and Design

Specifications, features and even final design have been revealed a few weeks before Galaxy Z Flip's official debut. If you're curious about what Samsung's next foldable phone's look and performance, you've come to the right place.

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The Evolution Of SIM Cards: What Is An eSIM

Smartphone manufacturers are constantly looking into ways to free up some space under the hood of the devices by removing headphone jacks, introducing gesture-based interactions and making SIM cards smaller. Since the first SIM card has been created almost 30 years ago, they have shrunk a lot, from credit card to fingernail size, and we have now entered the era of eSIM cards. Let’s dive into more details and find out about the new breed of SIM cards.

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How Can My Business Contribute to the Circular Economy?

As the global population is growing at an exponential rate, and with the plethora of issues that this is causing, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to switch to the circular economy from the linear economy. We will be outlining four easy ways that you can do this with your mobile phones, which will help you to transition towards more sustainable practices within your organisation while getting money back in the process.

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5 Things We Want to See from Phone Manufacturers in 2020

2019 was another year of incremental improvements, we saw a small reduction in the bezels and a more budget and mid-range devices taking to more impressive screen displays. Slightly better processor and chipsets. How can they do better in 2020?

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A New iPhone Could Be Released in March

According to the latest reports, Apple is gearing up for a hardware release in March and we might see the long-awaited successor to the iPhone SE. Let's dive into to more details and see what Apple's got up their sleeve.

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Everything We Know About Samsung’s Upcoming Galaxy S Flagships

Early Galaxy S11 rumours have started to swirl a few months ago and with even more leaks surfacing online with official unveiling date confirmed by Samsung, now is the time to round up everything we know and expect from Galaxy S11 which could actually launch as the Samsung Galaxy S20.

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5 Easy Ways That You Can Beat the January Blues

While January can be tough for many of us, there are a few small changes that can make life a bit easier. Here are our top five ways of beating the January blues, succeeding at overcoming the dreaded Blue Monday and getting back on track in 2020.

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Charging Your Phone In 20 Minutes Might Soon Become a Reality

Lithium-ion batteries can’t keep up with modern electronics advancements and the world is ready for a battery revolution, a super-battery enhanced with a material known as graphene. We take a look at discoveries made by researchers and how graphene will solve the problem of aging and dangerous lithium-ion batteries as well as will breakthrough the development of foldable phones.

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[Updated] What's Happening With Huawei in 2020?

Should you get a Huawei or Honor device in 2020 while Huawei is embroiled in a trade war with the United States? We’re here to help you decide based on the facts.

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2020 Mobile Phone Trends: What To Look Out For

We take a look at smartphone industry trends in 2020 and talk about what changes are coming to smartphone designs and innovative features that we might see manufacturers include in their upcoming releases.

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Could January Be the Best Time to Sell your Samsung?

When is the best time to sell your Samsung phone? Our price data shows some interesting trends. Sit down S10e owners, we have some bad news.

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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.

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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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Best Apps for Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions in 2020

Here are our top five apps to help you to achieve your New Year’s resolutions in 2020.

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Best Phones of 2019

With 2019 coming to an end, now is the time to reveal what we deem to be the best smartphones of the year. These are the phones that have truly impressed us by surpassing our expectations of flagship devices. Read on to find out what our picks are.

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The Best Phones of the Decade

The twenty-teens are drawing to an end. We've witnessed countless mobile innovations and developments in the industry over the years, while at the same time our awareness of worldwide environmental damage has grown, and our impact on this planet has never been as closely scrutinised. Recycling is not just in our name, it's in our nature, so we have given some weight to this as we chose our best phones of the decade.

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Naughty or Nice: Which Smartphone Companies Are on the List in 2019?

After analysing the smartphone companies' successes and failures of the year, we have decided who deserves to be on the 'Nice' list, and who has been 'Naughty' in 2019. Read on to find out more.

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Top Five Refurbished Phone Deals This Christmas

Need an idea for a gift you can get a loved one this Christmas? This is an expensive time of year, so you will want to cut down on costs when you can. To do this, we would recommend buying a refurbished phone. Read on to find out more.

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Buying a Phone For Your Kids at Christmas

Many parents and guardians will be considering buying a first phone for their child for Christmas. With so many devices to choose from and with the questions that you might have about the process, a little guidance might help. Read on to find out our advice on which phones are the best first phones for kids.

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What's the Difference Between Android Versions?

If you want to know the differences between Android versions, then we have the guide for you. We look at what apps are available and how long it will take you to receive security and software updates on them as well as the experience as a whole.

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The Best Black Friday Sale Deals for Refurbished Phones on Amazon

Amazon’s greatly anticipated Black Friday sales event has begun, which is the perfect occasion for you to buy a new phone if the time has come to replace your old one. While there are lots of brand-new devices available to purchase on the Amazon website or app, we would recommend that you get a refurbished device if you want to save money and go for the more environmentally friendly option. Read on to find out our top deals for refurbished devices on Amazon.

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