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Longer-lasting tech, explained
Tech trends, refurbished buying guides and trade-in tips written by our European editorial team.
Which refurbished iPhone should you buy in 2026?
From the iPhone 13 mini to the 15 Pro: battery health, chip longevity and how many iOS updates each model still has left.
12 August 2026 · 8 min read
Read the article →The 10 most repairable laptops on the European market
We scored every popular ultrabook against the EU repairability index — swappable batteries, standard screws and spare-part pricing.
29 July 2026 · 11 min read
Buying guideRefurbished consoles: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Switch OLED
Noise levels, drive wear, controller drift and which console holds its resale value best after two years of use.
2 June 2026 · 9 min read
Tech trendsEurope throws away 4.9 million tonnes of e-waste a year
What the WEEE Directive actually requires, where your old phone really ends up, and why keeping a device two extra years matters most.
3 July 2026 · 6 min read
Tech trendsFair, Good, Excellent: what our grades really mean
A close-up look at the 32-point inspection behind every grade, and why a Fair device is often the smartest purchase.
18 June 2026 · 5 min read
Tech trendsYour EU warranty rights on refurbished tech, explained
Two-year legal conformity, 14-day distance selling withdrawal and how our own 12-month warranty stacks on top.
21 May 2026 · 7 min read
Trade-in tipsSeven ways to get more for your trade-in
Small preparation steps that routinely move a quote up by €30–€80 before the device even leaves your house.
9 August 2026 · 6 min read
Trade-in tipsHow to erase your data properly before trading in
Sign-out locks, encrypted wipes and what actually happens to your data when a device reaches our warehouse.
24 July 2026 · 5 min read
Trade-in tipsTrade in or sell privately? The honest maths
Private sales pay more on paper. Once fees, no-shows and fraud risk are priced in, the gap is smaller than most people expect.
16 June 2026 · 7 min read