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Buying a first phone is a big step, both for children and parents. For tweens, it can mean more freedom, easier contact with family and a growing sense of responsibility. For parents, it raises practical questions around readiness, screen time, online safety and cost. That’s why the best mobile phones for tweens aren’t always the ...

E-waste is easy to ignore when it’s sitting in a drawer, hiding behind the TV or tangled in a box of mystery cables. But old electronics are more than household clutter. When devices are dumped, burned or kept outside proper reuse and recycling routes, they can damage soil, water, air and ecosystems. That is the environmental impact of e-waste: ...

Upgrading your phone before your contract ends is more common than ever. Whether you’ve spotted a better deal, want to switch to a SIM-only plan, or simply have an unused handset sitting in a drawer, selling your current device can be a quick way to free up some extra cash. But when a phone is tied to a mobile contract, things can feel a little ...

E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to any discarded electrical or electronic device – from old phones and games consoles to chargers and cables. Despite growing awareness of the issue, behaviour hasn’t caught up. Our research found that 77% of UK adults are concerned about e-waste yet only 11% recycle their old smartphones. Instead, many ...

When the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra first launched, it was positioned as one of the most advanced smartphones ever made – packed with cutting edge AI, a powerhouse processor and one of the best mobile cameras on the market. Fast forward to today, and the S24 Ultra hasn’t faded into irrelevance. It’s become one of the smartest ...

Many of us carry a device in our pocket that’s more powerful than the laptops people used a decade ago. Yet for many people, their smartphone is still mainly used for messaging, social media and taking photos. Modern smartphones can do far more than that. Used properly, your phone can function as a personal assistant, digital wallet, health...

If you think £150 only buys a sluggish, outdated phone – think again. For years, ‘budget phone’ was code for compromises: laggy performance, weak battery life, blurry cameras and software that already feels past its best. It’s no surprise many shoppers assume that finding the best phone for under £150 means ...

Be honest – how many old phones are sitting in your house right now? One in a kitchen drawer. One in a bedside table. Maybe one still charging just in case. You’re not alone. According to the 4gadgets UK Smartphone Habits Survey, 39% of Brits keep old smartphones unused at home. That’s millions of devices losing value across the UK. It’...

For something we use every day, smartphones attract an astonishing amount of outdated advice: “Drain it to 0% before charging.” “Don’t leave it plugged in overnight.” “It’s definitely listening to you.” The problem? Tech has evolved. The advice often hasn’t. In this guide, we’re ...