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Samsung Galaxy S8 launch: Here’s everything you need to know!

Last night, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at a glitzy and occasionally surreal event in New York. Expectations were high for the S8, especially after the Galaxy Note 7 recall debacle last year, but did Samsung deliver? Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy S8. …

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30/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Tech

What is the most valuable record ever made?

It’s no secret that music fans are willing to pay a lot of money for memorabilia. Special editions, tour exclusive t-shirts, locks of hair – the list goes on. Nothing is more valuable than a rare record, however. Here are the world’s most valuable albums and singles. (P.S: we’ve only …

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23/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Music

What happens to your phone after you sell it to us? And how do we refurbish phones ready for sale? Find out in this video!

Have you ever wondered what happens to your mobile phone after you’ve sold it to us? Or how we refurbish the phones we sell on the musicMagpie Store? Well, here’s your chance to find out! This video details a phone’s journey through our entire business, from the moment it arrives …

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17/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Tech

Learn all about the musicMagpie Store’s Phone Grades with these videos!

We sell hundreds of fantastic refurbished mobile phones at great prices on the musicMagpie Store. Each phone is assigned a grade based on its condition: pristine, very good or good. Here’s summarising what each of these grades means. If you want to know more about a specific grade, scroll down …

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17/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Tech

Arrow Video Facebook Competition Terms and Conditions

The following rules apply to your participation in our 2017 ”˜Arrow Video Cult Movies and Books’ competition (“Competition”). By submitting your entry and by entering the Competition you agree to these rules. To enter: No purchase necessary. Internet access and a Facebook account required to participate. To enter via Facebook: …

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15/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Fun

Here’s everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 (so far)

2016 was one of the worst years in Samsung’s history. Despite releasing one of the best phones of the year, the Galaxy S7, it was overshadowed completely by the decision to recall the Galaxy Note 7 twice after reports of it spontaneously combusting. The debacle cost Samsung a reported $5 …

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13/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Tech

To celebrate Kong: Skull Island, here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about King Kong

King Kong is currently rampaging through cinemas in Kong: Skull Island. To celebrate the return of our favourite giant ape (sorry, King Louie…), we’ve compiled some Kong trivia to impress your pals with after you’ve watched the movie. Who created King Kong? Everyone’s favourite giant ape was created by Merian …

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07/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Movies

The 10 best Nintendo games ever

Well, it’s official: the Nintendo Switch is awesome. We should never have doubted Nintendo, to be honest, because they have a rich history of turning out innovative, amazing consoles and releasing even more innovative and amazing games too. In honour of the Switch, here are our 10 favourite Nintendo games …

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06/03/2017

Chris Smith

• Games