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Envirofone Advice Centre
New models appear every year, networks change their offers, and there are countless choices when it comes to buying or selling a phone. We have bought and tested hundreds of thousands of devices since 2005, and the Advice Centre is where we share what that taught us.
Every article has the same aim: to give you reliable information that helps you save money, avoid mistakes and make sense of a fast moving market.

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Tech AdviceCan You Watch the Eclipse Through Your Phone? How to Safely Capture the Solar EclipseIf you're wondering can you watch the eclipse through your phone, the short answer is yes, your smartphone can be a great way to capture the...Read guide
Tech AdviceHow Long Do iPhones Last?iPhones last far longer than most people use them. At WWDC 2026, Apple confirmed that the iPhone 11 - a phone launched in 2019 - will receive iOS 27...Read guide
Tech AdviceHow Long Do iPads Last?iPads are some of the longest-lasting tech products Apple makes. The combination of large batteries that cycle slowly, software that gets supported...Read guide
Tech AdviceHow Long Do Samsung Galaxy Phones Last?Samsung Galaxy phones have quietly become some of the longest-lasting Android devices available. A flagship Galaxy launched today will typically...Read guide
Tech AdviceiPad Battery Health: When Should You Sell or Replace?iPad batteries tend to last longer than most people expect. Because the battery is much larger than an iPhone's, it cycles less often during normal...Read guide
Tech AdviceHow Long Do MacBooks Last?UK Lifespan Guide The honest answer: most MacBooks last 6 to 8 years of daily use before something pushes you to upgrade. Apple Silicon MacBooks (M1...Read guide
Tech AdviceWhat to Do With Your Old Phone: The Smartest Ways to Get Value in the UKIf you’ve recently upgraded your device, you might be wondering what to do with your old phone. Leaving it unused in a drawer means it loses value...Read guide
Tech AdviceSamsung Unpacked Event: What It Means for Your Next UpgradeSamsung Unpacked is one of the biggest moments in the tech calendar. Each event sets the tone for what Samsung believes the future of mobile...Read guide
Tech AdviceWhy Device Prices Are Rising in 2026 and Why Refurbished Tech Makes SenseThe cost of smartphones, laptops and tablets is expected to rise again in 2026. Many people are already feeling the impact when upgrading their...Read guide
Tech AdviceHow To Keep My Smartphone Data Secure?In today's technology, it can be very easy to access someone’s data, either through their software or by stealing their phone and guessing their...Read guide
Tech AdviceWhy January Is a Great Time to Trade TechAfter the excitement of Halloween, the chaos of Black Friday and the non-stop spending of Christmas, January has a way of making our bank accounts...Read guide
Tech AdviceiPad Pro and iPad Air 2024 ReviewApple finally refreshed its iPad lineup during the 7 May “Let Loose” event, revealing updated versions of both the iPad Air and the iPad Pro. After...Read guideReading about upgrading?
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