So here it is guys, our gadget of the week is the Google Pixel | XL

Since its release back in October 2016 it’s received great reviews including ‘the highest rated smartphone camera’ by DxOMark Mobile. With its impressive specification and smooth performance we are happy to announce that we are currently stocking both Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL (limited stock). Check out our website for a range of conditions and unbeatable prices:

Google’s prices: £599 / £719 (XL)

Our Prices from: 379 / 469 (XL)

We’ve given both models to our expert technicians who have run through some thorough tests to bring to you a comprehensive review:  

So here it is guys, our gadget of the week is the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 plus!

Since its release back in April it has received nothing but raving reviews. With its impressive specification and gorgeous looks we are happy to announce that we are currently stocking the S8 and S8 Plus in grey orchid or black.  Check out our website for a range of conditions and unbeatable prices: Samungs price: £689.00 / View our prices for the S8 Here.

With just over 4 months to go until the expected release of the iPhone 8 … What do we already know and what could we expect this Autumn?

No Home Button and Rear Fingerprint Scanner

Here at 4gadgets we’re looking forward to enjoying the bank holiday weekend.

What could be better than two extra days either side of Saturday and Sunday to stuff your face with chocolate eggs and hot cross buns!

Well we can tell you, £10 off all orders over £50 until Bank Holiday Monday!

All you need to enjoy this extra treat we’re offering is our special Easter discount code!

Get £10 off all orders over £50 from now until midnight (12pm) on Monday 17th April by using discount code: ‘EASTER10’. What’s more all orders placed before 3pm on Thursday will be sent for free Saturday delivery.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has finally been unveiled after months of speculation and there is lots to discuss about the new handset and its fantastic new features which will be available to purchase 28th April. With the new release, check out our range of affordable Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge for a top smartphone with a low price.

Infinity Display

If the reports are to be believed then smartwatches could be about to play a bigger role in the world. According to global market intelligence firm IDC over a 100 million units were sold last year, which is a 25% annual increase and a big reason why many of the big fashion brands are now joining the trend.

The demand for wearable tech is high with many wanting to get outdoors without the need to take their handsets and risk losing or damaging their phones. Durable, water-resistant and innovative smartwatches have finally become important.  

Here we look at the best three smart wrist wear on the market.

Keeping secrets is virtually impossible these days. Samsung recently found this out after details of their much anticipated Galaxy S8 found its way onto the web.

However, the leak may have worked in their favour as many of the new features reported have caused quite a much needed buzz for the Korean giant.

There has been a delay in the unveiling of the new flagship handsets to the 29th March with worldwide release on the 21st April.

Just a quick update for our customers. Here are our opening times over the holiday period. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

24th December - Closed

25th December - Closed

26th December - Closed

27th December - Closed

28th December – 10am to 4pm – Next Day Delivery if ordered by 3pm

​29th December – 10am to 4pm – Next Day Delivery if ordered by 3pm

​30th December – 10am to 4pm – Delivery will be on 3rd January

​31st December – Closed

1st January – Closed

2nd January – Closed

3rd January – Back to business as usual!

Mobile phones are a huge part of our lives now but it’s surprising at some of the things we don’t know about them. Just take a look at 30 interesting facts below.

1. IBM launched the first smart phone back on the 16th August 1994. It had a touchscreen, stylus and came with preinstalled functions like an address book, calculator, calendar and note pad

2. The Highest ever mobile phone bill was $201,000 and was charged to Celina Aarons. Celina’s brothers were deaf and mute and so communicated via text, one brother sent over 2000 texts and downloaded videos at a cost of over $2000 per vid whilst on a trip to Canada.

Yes, you heard right. Our favourite Italian plumber makes his move to iPhone in a brand new adventure this Christmas, and from what we can tell it looks to be a pretty decent game.

Designed to be a side scrolling platform game in which Mario constantly runs, you have to make him jump over obstacles and avoid enemies and traps to reach the final flag pole. With easy controls it looks to be a simple but fun game using just one hand to tap and make Mario jump. Depending on how you tap the screen, Mario will jump in different ways so it will be completely down to you to keep him safe and gather up all those coins as he sprints through each level.

It’s been a mixed year for Samsung, with the huge success of their Galaxy S7 and huge failure with the Note 7 overheating and blowing up. However this hasn’t deterred their customers and many eagerly look forward to the new flagship phone, the S8.

There are very few facts about the S8 yet but many rumours have been floating about. Boasting of improvements to the design, the processor, the screen and even the Selfie cam…finally…..

We all want our phones to stand out and have cool accessories, but some of the things on sale are just weird. Take a look at 12 of the strangest ideas we have found for you.

Solo cam

• Another Selfie stick adaption, this one allows you to broadcast or record interviews and vlogs and even comes with a reporter style microphone.

Cell Mate

• A metal headband that stretches over your head to hold your phone for you. Surely Bluetooth is a better idea?

There are many hidden features on iPhones that can save a lot of time and effort and you’ll be amazed that you never knew. We take a look at some of the top hidden features here.

Alphanumeric passcodes

• There is an option for a more secure passcode under the passcode options screen, using numbers with letters, making it even harder for anyone to guess.

We have all heard of the leading smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and iPhone 7, but with these costing a huge amount brand new, it can be a bit too expensive for most. So instead of buying these new handsets on 24 month contracts why not check out some cheaper alternatives?

Budget phones often get overlooked, with people assuming because they are cheap that they are poor quality. Although it’s true that budget phones are not top of the range with everything, they still retain decent features depending on what you need from them, and for such a cheap price you can’t really complain as it is good value for money.

So let’s take a look at some of the best budget phones around...

With some strange and wonderful design ideas for their phones, Nokia have led the way with innovation. Sometimes successfully, sometimes not, but they seem set on challenging traditional ideas so with the new range of Nokia phones set to be released in the near future we decided to cast our eyes back at some of the more interesting devices.

2005

Nokia 3250

With a bottom part of the phone that could twist around to reveal mps controls, this was perfect for music lovers.

Nokia 6800

A flip out, full QWERTY keyboard gave two typing options for the user allowing a choice of typing methods.

The Pixel, Google’s first home-grown smartphone, looks to be the company’s new release to rival the likes of Apple and Samsung. Here at 4 Gadgets we take a look…

Advantages

With so many different smartphones on the market today it can get pretty confusing as to which handsets are the best. A simple search online shows many sites boasting about all the specs, power and designs there are but there isn’t many that give clear cut, user friendly reviews that even your grandmother could understand!

Here at 4gadgets we have spent hours testing and reviewing the latest releases to give you the best 5 amazing smartphones that give good value for money and the best device you could ever want.

Most of the big names have already released phones this year with the main ones being Samsung and Apple, but the new phone from Google is due to release towards the end of the year and it looks very promising!!

iPhone 7 last minute claims and rumours ahead of its big release on the 7th September...

The most anticipated day for phone fanatics across the globe is almost here and we are as anxious and excited as you are. The pressure has never been so high for tech giants Apple as they are due to follow up from Samsung’s recent success from their latest flagship devices the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge – not to mention the hot topic at the moment; the delayed or exploding Galaxy Note 7…

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is a game changer after sharing a similar spec as its cousin the S7 Edge and plus a highly sophisticated S pen and stretching its curved display to 5.7-inches. The price tag is relatively big, much like the size of the device but equally worth it just by its looks. The Note Galaxy 7 is the large-screen phone of the year that all android users have been anxiously waiting for. The Note 7 maximizes the screen space with its newly functional S pen that slides right into the phone no matter way you put it in this time. Overall it is a fantastically clever, all-rounder that turns heads with its contemporary sleek design.

We are now edging even closer to the much anticipated release of the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (and maybe iPhone 7 Pro). With the web full of rumours, leaks and speculative assumptions, it has proven impossible to know what exactly to expect from Apple in the coming month of its release. Here at 4gadgets we have taken a look at all possibilities and gathered what we think to be more realistic and plausible factors for iPhone 7. Take a look at what we have dug up and make your own minds up on what you think will feature next month guys…

Release date

We have seen plenty of great new releases this year from all the top brands! The Apple iPhone SE was recently launched; we have also seen the HTC 10, LG G5, and Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge go on sale. All of these handsets have received plenty of praise and also some criticism! If you are interested in purchasing one of these handsets it may be worth reading on..

Apple iPhone SE

One Plus 3 Announcment!

With a much anticipated wait, today the One Plus 3 is being announced! If you want to know all about the phone before the launch, you're in luck with all the details below. 

With the One plus 2 coming to its flagship end it is still a great phone, with a stunning screen and a brilliantly low price it didn’t disappoint all that much. However there are plenty of things that could have been done better. OnePlus underwent a lot of criticism for losing NFC (main use; contactless payments facility) and it's hoped that will be sorted on the OnePlus Three.

Since the birth of 4Gadgets back in March last year things have escalated quickly. From the quality of our gadgets to the consistency of our customer service we have worked onwards and upwards to fulfil our number one goal of becoming the best provider of pre-owned gadgets. It’s still very early days but thanks to our loyal customers and hardworking team here at 4Gadgets, we are proud to announce our move to a bigger and better future. With the move now complete apart from a few adjustments here and there, it’s safe to say we are back up and running as normal with so much to look forward too.

When customers get in touch in regards to a refurbished device we usually hear very common questions, the main one being ‘what exactly is a refurbished device?’