Category: Phones
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is surprisingly the most traded-in phone right now — here’s why
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most traded in phone right now according to a major reseller This is likely in part because it holds its value well Economic factors and software disappointments could also play a role If we’d had to guess what the most traded-in phone would be, we’d probably have assumed…
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Have your say: How long do you keep your phone for before upgrading?
As some of you might have read, I’m starting to think that smartphones have gotten rather boring and lacking in any major step changes from generation to generation, even from two generations ago to current-gen models. And in a recent conversation with Senior Staff Writer Hamish Hector, the topic of when people upgrade came up….
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I’ve looked through all of today’s Google Pixel 10a preorder deals — these 4 are easily the best
Got your eye on the new Google Pixel 10a? You’re in luck. Several carriers have excellent deals on the new mid-range device today that are perfect if you’re looking for a cheap upgrade. Firstly, the official Google Store’s opening deal is one of the best I’ve seen from the retailer in the past few months…….
The Pixel 10a and the glory of the affordable flat phone
How is it that Google, the patron saint of massive, metallic camera bumps, can come out with virtually one of the only fully flat-backed smartphones? How is that possible? And yet here it is, the Google Pixel 10a. Now hold on, for all those claiming that the Pixel 9a was flat, too, I beg to…
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iOS 26.4 will bring these 5 upgrades to your iPhone, but there’s still no sign of the new Siri
Apple’s iOS 26. 4 beta update has landed for iPhones The update contains several interesting new features But it lacks the new Siri powered by Apple Intelligence Apple’s iOS 26. 4 update is here – in beta form at least – and it’s brought with it a raft of new features and improvements…. Check out…
You’ll be able to double your storage with Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders — but only in some regions
Samsung has announced pre-order perks for the Galaxy S26 series In the UK and other parts of Europe this includes the ability to double your storage for free However, this particular perk isn’t currently listed in the US or Australia Rising memory prices are a real worry for this year’s smartphones, as it’s expected that…
The Samsung Galaxy S26 could have the most AI camera ever
Samsung just announced a brand new camera system It’s sure to be a part of the anticipated Galaxy S26 lineup The camera system update should more seamlessly integrate all those Galaxy AI imaging tools What was once separate could become one, and what was once confusion could finally offer clarity: that’s the potential promise of…
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The prepaid carrier wars continue — Metro by T-Mobile is offering an unlimited data plan for just $25/mo
If you’re planning to pick up one of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy devices and want to keep your monthly costs in check, Metro by T-Mobile is well worth a look. The prepaid carrier is currently offering aggressive deals that make it a smart companion for a premium Android flagship – especially if you’d rather not pair…
Get unlimited data for just $25/mo with Straight Talk — the perfect budget pairing with the upcoming Galaxy S26?
If you’re eyeing up the upcoming Galaxy S26 series and want an affordable plan to match, Straight Talk’s latest deal could be a smart pairing. The carrier has a superb introductory offer that drops its unlimited data plan to $25 per month when you bring your own device or activate a new line — a…
What to do if the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a dud? Well, you could simply opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 while it’s going cheap
If rumors are true, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is almost certainly going to be released within the next few weeks. The device is likely to offer the lion’s share of new features from the brand, but it could also be a rather iterative upgrade. So, what to do if you want to go big for…
5 things to expect at Apple’s big event on March 4 — and 5 things that might not make it
Apple has just announced a press event – well, technically an ‘experience’, which suggests something slightly lower-key – taking place on March 4, 2026, in New York, as well as London and Shanghai. As ever, the company is keeping tight-lipped about what product launches we might see at the event, with nothing specific mentioned in…
Tomb Raider just launched on iOS and Android complete with all of its biggest DLC and a seriously tempting price tag
Tomb Raider has just launched on mobile phones This port of the 2013 game has been optimized for portable play and features multiple graphics settings It even includes loads of DLC and costs under $20 / £13 Mobile port masters Feral Interactive have released an iOS and Android version of Tomb Raider, letting you play…
This Anker battery pack solved my battery anxiety — and it’s on sale this Presidents’ Day
Whether I’m heading into the city for the day or embarking on a long-haul flight, I always bring something to keep my many devices powered. Even if I know there will probably be an outlet nearby, a battery pack has become a trusted part of my everyday carry, not least because I rarely travel without…
Still struggling with iOS 26 battery life? iOS 27 could fix it soon – but here are 7 ways to boost it now
iOS 27 could help prolong your battery life, a new report claims The changes should come to iPhones new and old There are ways you can improve your battery life before iOS 27 arrives Apple will likely show off iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 in June, but details have already started emerging about what it…
Google Pixel phones could soon get a dedicated app for one of their oldest features
Evidence of a Now Playing app has been found in Android code This would mean the Pixel’s Now Playing feature would be moved to a dedicated app That’s likely to lead to upgrades for this somewhat neglected tool Now Playing is a feature that’s been present on Pixel phones since the Google Pixel 2 series,…
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Is Apple Intelligence already dead? A massive 96% of you say don’t use it, and Tim Cook should be worried
As a trillion-dollar company with one of the most recognizable brands in the world, I don’t think Apple has a lot to worry about. But when I looked at the results of a recent poll I ran, asking you, dear readers, if you use Apple Intelligence, the results made me grunt an ‘ooph’. That’s because…
The design of Samsung’s competitor to the iPhone Fold may have just leaked in One UI 9
A wider Samsung foldable is rumored to be in development Early One UI 9 builds may have given us our first look at it Both this phone and the iPhone Fold are due to arrive in 2026 There have been repeated rumors that Samsung is going to release a wider version of the upcoming Galaxy…
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Apple is rumored to be working on an iPhone Flip as well as an iPhone Fold
An iPhone Flip is rumored to be in the testing phase at Apple It joins the iPhone Fold, expected to launch later in 2026 Apple apparently has yet to decide about mass production There’s another twist in the tale of the foldable iPhone, as Apple is now rumored to be testing out the idea of…
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