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When Should You Upgrade Your Phone?

Debating whether to upgrade? Here are the telltale signs to help you decide if you're due an upgrade.

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6 Min Read
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What's Phubbing And How It Affects Relationships

Ever been in a situation where you're pouring your heart out to someone, only to realise they're more interested in their mobile phone than having a conversation? Well, you may have experienced a classic case of ‘phubbing’. In this blog we dive into this digital dilemma and explore how our need to swipe, scroll, and double-tap is sabotaging our human interactions and how we can stop it from ruining our relationships.

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7 Min Read

Shaun The Sheep Art Trail: Behind the Scenes Interview with the Artist

If you caught up on our last blog, you will already know that we will be supporting Heart Of Kent Hospice by sponsoring the Shaun the Sheep sculpture in Maidstone in the summer of 2024! We are excited to join other local communities and businesses in supporting the cause and be part of this fantastic art trail running for the second time in Maidstone.

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7 Min Read
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series: The iPhone Of Android But Better

The much-anticipated Galaxy S24 series is here and Samsung have upped their game especially when their competitors Apple and Google came in strong with new AI features and changes to design materials in 2023. It's safe to suggest these new features make the Galaxy S24 series the iPhone of Android.

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4 Min Read
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Over The Past 10 Years, Brits Wasted £17.5 Billion When Upgrading Phones!

Whether it be the release of the latest iPhone or during seasonal sales that tempts you to buy a new phone, many of us rush to seek the latest tech gadgets despite not having a reason to replace the one we already own. But, what’s the aftermath of this and how many of our old mobile phones get left behind despite having quite a bit of life left in them still? Compare and Recycle, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a recent survey revealing that a staggering £17.5 billion was lost by Brits over the past decade when upgrading their mobile phones.

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5 Min Read
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What Is Google Photomoji And How To Use It

Are you a Google mobile phone user and want to find out what the news Photomoji feature is? Well, you're in the right place! Google has officially rolled out Photomoji within the Messages app and it essentially allows users to create reactions and stickers from actual images. Google claims that it will transform your messaging experience and some say that it even resembles the like of iMessage and popular iPhone features. If you want to learn more about how you can start using it, keep reading!

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5 Min Read
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Best Smartphones For Night Photography

Discover the phones that take the best low-light and night photos.

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8 Min Read
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Christmas Tree Recycling With Heart Of Kent Hospice

Just like our old phones can be recycled and used for parts to make other phones, Christmas trees can be recycled too! Compare and Recycle are proudly in partnership with Heart Of Kent Hospice to support those experiencing terminal illnesses or going through bereavement by joining their real Christmas tree recycling initiative.

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3 Min Read
iPhone 15 Environmental Report

iPhone 15 Environmental Report Reviewed

Once again we have reviewed Apple's iPhone 15 lineup Environmental Reports in order to see whether the iPhones are more eco-friendly.

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5 Min Read
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What Makes Us Addicted To Our Phones?

Find out what keeps you hooked on your phone at night, from phantom vibrations to addictive design.

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5 Min Read
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Pro or Pass: The Impact Of iPhone Depreciation

We compared iPhone 13 and 14 depreciation to predict which iPhone 15 will hold its value best and which to upgrade to.

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5 Min Read
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Google Pixel 8 Duo: Never Take a Bad Picture Again With The Help Of AI

Google gives us a glimpse into their AI plans as they integrate impressive features within their latest smartphone and wearable releases at the annual Made By Google 2023 Event: Pixel 8, 8 Pro and the Google Pixel Watch 2.

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5 Min Read
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Will the iPhone 15 Save The Day Or Is the iPhone Coming To An End?

Following the iPhone 15 launch, we explore Apple's stagnation with tech advancements, in particular whether or not the iPhone has stopped redefining the smartphone landscape. Do you think the iPhone glory days are over?

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5 Min Read
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Grab-a-Prize Challenge Is Coming To Maidstone

Join us on Saturday 9th September 2023 to get involved in our first ever outdoor event - the Compare and Recycle Grab-a-Prize Challenge! Step inside the huge inflatable Grabdome™ and challenge yourself to grab 30 tokens in under 30 seconds to get in the draw and win!

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4 Min Read
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Compare and Recycle Proud Sponsors of ‘Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent’ Art Trail

Compare and Recycle will be an Official Sponsor of Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent Art Trail coming to Maidstone in 2024! Find out exactly what the art trail is about and how you can get involved.

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5 Min Read
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The Best Apple AirPods Pro Alternatives

Thinking of buying the latest AirPods or just a new set of wireless earphones and not sure where to start looking? In this blog we’ll cover which ones are worth it and the best alternatives to the Apple AirPod Pro’s.

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5 Min Read
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The Best Phones for Streaming Enthusiasts

The best phones for streaming movies—whether you’re on a budget or splurging.

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5 Min Read
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Switching From iPhone to Android: A Week With The Galaxy Z Flip 4

We put a die-hard iPhone user to the test and made her switch to a refurbished Galaxy Z Flip 4 for a week.

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5 Min Read
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Samsung Unpacked Event 2023: Will You Join The Flip Side?

Find out what was announced at the Samsung Unpacked Event 2023 that was held in Samsung's home city of Seoul, South Korea on the 26th July.

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5 Min Read
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Best Phones With Expandable Storage

Discover which phones still offer microSD slots if you need extra storage without paying flagship prices.

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7 Min Read
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How Plastic In Phones Is Tackled By Industry Giants

The question we always find ourselves asking is whether major mobile phone brands are doing enough to become sustainable and eco-friendly. Plastic has been a growing concern over the last decade, as we see technology advance, but sustainability initiatives are still catching up. So, what has changed and will the tech industry ever become plastic free?

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8 Min Read
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