Every year our smartphones become more advanced power houses infused with intelligence like never before. With companies releasing dozens of new phones per year to match any usability needs, smartphones become irreplaceable. So how can we make buying smartphones more eco-friendly?
In the era of AMOLED and OLED screens, we get a fair amount of queries about screen burn issues and how these affect a trade-in price. Read on to get your questions answered.
Tidying up our homes has become a regular habit, similarly we need to tidy up our mobile phones. If you consider the number of unnecessary apps or screenshots that you have on your phone, you may have reached an excessive amount to the point where you’re running out of storage or it’s taking you longer than necessary to find what you’re looking for on your phone. If so, it's time to declutter your phone.
The report is rich in claims and achievements Apple is proud of, but there are a few essentials missing from their progress on the 2022 fiscal year and we decided to dig deeper to uncover the bad and the ugly when it comes to Apple’s environmental impact.
For some, recycling electronics can be confusing and challenging, which is understandable as there are still a few limitations. But fear not, this guide provides you with practical advice on how to recycle your electronic gadgets, reduce waste and minimise environmental impact while you're at it.
Recently Tesco have renamed its mobile phone recycling programme to Tesco Mobile Trade-In and we take a look how it compares to recycling your old mobile phone through Compare and Recycle.
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Global Recycling Day 2023 by revealing the UK’s Top 10 most gadget-conscious cities! Using our trade-in data, Compare and Recycle list which areas in the UK have recycled the most tech.
The announcement of the new flagship Galaxy S23 series is scheduled for the 1st of February 2023, so let’s dive into the latest rumours about what the Samsung Galaxy S23 will be like.
Welcome to Compare and Recycle’s Year in Review! Every year thousands of phones get recycled through our comparison, and as the new year kicked off, we decided to wrap up the numbers to share the most impressive highlights and reveal the UK’s most recycled phone of 2023. Keep reading to find out which phones made the list!
Some mobile phone manufacturers are trying to offer more sustainable phones that are less detrimental to the environment, so it’s time to highlight these few ethically-minded options on the market.
There’s absolutely one thing that you should do before upgrading to one of the new Galaxy S24 smartphones and that is finding the best price to sell your current Samsung phone. Let’s find out just how much you can sell your Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, S21, S20 or S10 for.
We all know that our phone storage is limited and sometimes it can fill up pretty quickly. This is a common issue when you want to take a photo or download a new app. But how do you free up storage on your iPhone or Android? We’ve put together a few tips for you.
Getting a new phone while saving money can be challenging, but there are specific times throughout the year when we can seize the best deals.
The current methods to recycle electronics have become obsolete and more sustainable techniques are being developed with bioleaching paving the way toward circularity in electronics. Learn about the environmental advantages of bioleaching and how e-waste eating bacteria can recycle our phones.
There's a lot going in the wrong direction with how new smartphones are currently made and with refurbished phones growing in popularity, are they a more eco-friendly alternative to a brand new phone?
We've reviewed iPhone 14 environmental reports taking a critical look at the environmental impact of 2022 iPhones. How does it fair against last year's iPhone 13 series and did Apple manage to cut down on iPhone's lifetime carbon footprint?
The new iPhone 14 series is real. Apple showcased an impressive set of new products on September 7th, among which was the latest lineup of phones: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
These days, children will be looking for something modern that suits their needs and aptitude at using the latest technology. The youngest generations spend the most time browsing the internet on their phones, so as a parent you’ll want to purchase a device that enables them to embrace technology safely and effectively. Read on to find out our recommendations for the best first mobile phones for kids.
Details about Apple’s September event have always been kept under wraps by officials until the moment Tim Cook steps on the stage, but industry’s gurus and analysts have shared their thoughts on how the iPhone 14 series will look like, what upgrades and refinements they will bring and most importantly how much it will cost to get one of iPhone 14 models.
There are three ways you can get a phone these days: on a contract, buying outright or through renting it. But which one of these options isn't going to cost you a fortune? Let's find out!
Let’s take a look at a newcomer to the smartphone world - the Nothing Phone 1.