Mobile Phone

Magpie Recommends: The best phones of 2017

This year we have seen Apple pushing boundaries for their bigger and better iPhone, to commemorate a decade since the original was unleashed on the world. Of course, Samsung created a strong rival in the S8. But those of us outside of the iPhone/Samsung bubble have been able to enjoy …

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24/11/2017
Laura Hamill

After the iPhone X: what will Apple do next?

The iPhone X, Apple’s most exciting product in years, is finally out in the wild. The world of technology moves fast, though, and our thoughts are already turning to what Tim Cook and co will do next. With the help of the always-churning rumour mill and a teeny tiny bit …

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09/11/2017
Chris Smith

Do you really need a smartwatch?

Even the most ardent of tech lovers would admit that smartwatches haven’t quite taken off yet. Yes, you see the odd person wearing a Fitbit or even an Apple Watch, but they haven’t had the same kind of impact as the smartphone or even the tablet. It all started so …

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09/11/2017
Chris Smith
iPhone X

Should you buy the iPhone X?

The iPhone X is finally available to buy, but is it worth nearly a grand of your hard-earned cash? Here are the arguments for and against! Why you should buy an iPhone X The first, and most obvious, reason is that it’s the most advanced iPhone ever made. With the …

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27/10/2017
Chris Smith

6 of the best non-Samsung and Apple smartphones

With Samsung S8 and iPhone X being mentioned at every opportunity, it’s easy to forget that there’s a huge world of smartphones out there! Here’s our look at some of the best smartphones on the market that aren’t Samsung or Apple.   HTC U11 One thing that caught our eye …

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28/09/2017
Laura Hamill
iPhone 8

iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus Reviews: is this the best iPhone ever?

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are available now, although there was a surprising lack of hype around their launch. Both devices received a small amount of coverage at Apple’s keynote event, while queues outside Apple Stores were a lot shorter than usual. The iPhone 8 didn’t arrive with a …

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27/09/2017
Chris Smith
iPhone X

iPhone launch event : iPhone X, iPhone 8 and more

Apple unveiled the latest models in the iPhone range at a much-anticipated keynote event held at the Steve Jobs Theater in the company’s new Cupertino campus. Unfortunately for Apple, most of the products unveiled at the event were already revealed in a leak earlier this week. Nevertheless, Apple pressed ahead …

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13/09/2017
Chris Smith