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Apple issue official information on which iPhone models are now considered ‘vintage’ or ‘obsolete’. Apple release a new iPhone model every year. The current model is the iPhone 13 series, with the iPhone 14 expected in September this year. As new models arrive, older ones gradually become obsolete and no longer supported by the tech … Read more
Let’s compare the two. Samsung announced the new Galaxy A53 in March, and it goes on sale on April 1. The new A53 5G is the follow-up to the best-selling and very well reviewed, Samsung Galaxy A52/A52s. We’ve compared the two in terms of key features to see how the A53 improves on the previous … Read more
No new features, but still very much worth installing now. Apple have released iOS 15.3 and there are no exciting new features included but it does correct one important security flaw which means you should install it as soon as you can. The official release notes state: “iOS 15.3 includes bug fixes and security updates … Read more
A closer look at Apple’s mighty mini There once was a time when an iPhone launch meant getting exciting about a single phone, but these days, Apple is spreading its wings when it comes to giving consumers options. The iPhone 12 isn’t just a single phone – it’s an entire line of devices which cater … Read more
The eSIM revolution is coming to your smartphone Gary Waite from Sim Local explains all… It wasn’t too long ago that if you wanted to listen to your favourite artist’s new album, you had to pop into town and buy physical media (CDs or cassette tapes). That seems almost archaic today – now we can … Read more
One of the best sets of noise cancelling earbuds you can buy The Huawei Freebuds Pro arrive at Direct Mobiles HQ for review at exactly the right time. We have just finished playing around with Samsung’s Buds Live and want to test some more earbuds for running – for year’s I’ve been using Powerbeats Wireless … Read more
A few neat tricks the S20 has beyond the usual stuff The Samsung Galaxy S20 series has launched, so if you’re thinking about buying one, you’ll probably know all about the sleek design, stunning cameras and the giant screen. Down below are a few features which you might not know about and could find helpful. … Read more
The new mid-range smartphone is one of the best value mobiles out there Following weeks of teasing, OnePlus finally unveiled its latest line of mid-range phones, the OnePlus Nord. Released on August 4 of this year, the OnePlus Nord model was designed as a meeting point between the brand’s cheaper options and higher-price-point offerings. This … Read more
Apple makes an iPhone model for everyone again It always seemed like a bridge too far for an image obsessed company like Apple, but the announcement that many had always wanted is finally here: a budget option for iPhone fans. Of course ‘budget’ is a relative term, but at around £400 or £35 a month … Read more
Your iPhone is about to get an upgrade With the announcement of iOS 14 at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference this week, iPhone fans can expect big changes when the new version of the operating system lands later this year. While the previous update (iOS 13) focused largely on privacy and speed improvements, the latest incarnation … Read more
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