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We’ve all been there. You’re slumped on the sofa, half-watching telly, half-scrolling on your phone, when bam – a shiny new handset slides onto your screen. Titanium frame. AI that changes everything. A camera so powerful it could probably spot a freckle on the moon. Suddenly, the phone in your hand, which was working perfectly fine five ...

There’s nothing quite like unboxing a brand-new phone. The crisp screen. The untouched edges. That fleeting ‘new phone smell’ that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together. Then your bank app refreshes and suddenly the tears arrive. Because while that smell disappears in about five minutes, the credit card bill hangs around much ...

There’s no getting around it: buying a brand-new flagship phone is a serious purchase. With prices regularly nudging £1,000 and beyond, a new mobile can now rival a month’s rent, a family holiday or a sizeable chunk of your annual energy bill. To be clear, new phones aren’t bad. They’re impressive bits of kit, packed ...

Key Findings at a Glance Price now outweighs brand loyalty in UK smartphone purchases, with consumers prioritising value and practical features over prestige. More than a third of Brits (38.5%) keep old smartphones unused at home, rather than selling, trading in or recycling them. Young adults are the biggest tech hoarders, with 60.8% of 18-24...

When people think about a gadget’s carbon footprint, they often picture years of charging, streaming and scrolling. In reality, the largest share of emissions happens before the device is ever switched on. For most smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, the majority of their lifetime carbon emissions are created during manufacturing – ...

If you’re a parent in the UK right now, chances are you’re caught in the middle of a familiar tug-of-war. On one hand, screens are everywhere and for good reason. Smartphones and tablets help children learn, stay connected with friends and unwind. On the other hand, it’s hard to ignore the worries that creep in when screen time ...

If you’re thinking about buying a refurbished phone, there’s usually one question that comes up: will it look used? More specifically, people worry about scratches on the phone or its screen, and whether those marks mean the device has been poorly treated or won’t last as long. It’s a fair concern, but it’s also one that’s often ...

Your smartphone is no longer just a phone. It’s your bank card, your ID, your diary, your work device and your gateway to the internet. And that makes it incredibly valuable – not just to you, but to criminals. Online fraud is big business, and scammers are more sophisticated than ever. Mobile fraud isn’t about obvious viruses or...

Even though newer iPhone generations have since taken centre stage, the iPhone 14 remains one of the most reliable and best-value choices for buyer. With its powerful A15 Bionic chip, impressive camera system, familiar design and years of software support still ahead of it, the iPhone 14 continues to strike a balance many users want: modern ...