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iOS 15 Pre Installation Checklist

iOS 15 Pre Installation Checklist

iOS 15 launches on 20th September. If you decide to jump straight in and update your iPhone or iPad it's well worth taking a few precautionary steps before you start the update. 1 - Is your device compatible? If you're...

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iPhone 13 Tech Specs

iPhone 13 Tech Specs

The iPhone 13 keynote went to air on Tuesday 14th September 2021. iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max were all unveiled. For any iPhone fan, understanding the tech specs is critical. iPhone 13...

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iPhone 13 - What do we know?

iPhone 13 - What do we know?

The Apple iPhone 13 is set to arrive in the UK at some point in September. Some predict it could be delayed until October the Phones Direct Tech Team are predicting the middle of September. As with any iPhone launch,...

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 - Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 launch

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 - Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 launch

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 takes place on Wednesday 11th August 2021. Samsung Unpacked started at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST on August 11 (or that's 12am AEST, August 12) and it’s a virtual launch taking place on...

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Don't miss our latest compeition!

Don't miss our latest compeition!

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Top things you can ask Siri

Top things you can ask Siri

You either love Siri or hate it, there doesn't seem to be much inbetween,  On most Apple devices, you can use Siri hands-free just by starting your request with "Hey Siri." Or by simply pressing a button. For those that...

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iPhone XR colours - what are the options?

iPhone XR colours - what are the options?

The iPhone XR is available in 6 fantastic colours: White Black Blue Coral Yellow Red Getting close up to the iPhone XR.  Most of the images you'll find of the iPhone XR are stock images, so it makes a nice...

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iPhone X - Technical Specifications

iPhone X - Technical Specifications

Finish Space Gray Silver Capacity 64GB 256GB Size and Weight Height: 5.65 inches (143.6 mm) Width: 2.79 inches (70.9 mm) Depth: 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) Weight: 6.14 ounces (174 grams) Display Super Retina HD display 5.8-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch...

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iPhone 8 - Technical Specifications

iPhone 8 - Technical Specifications

Finish Gold Silver Space Gray Red Capacity 64GB 128GB 256GB Size and Weight Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm) Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm) Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm) Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams) Display Retina HD display 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen...

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