My iPhone 18 Pro review: a real variable aperture, new cooling and more battery for £100 more, and why Siri AI scores lowest. Cool Factor 4/5.
Refurbished AirPods UK prices at Back Market, Amazon Renewed and Apple, set against the cheapest new price at Argos, AO and Currys.
September 10, 2026Comments are off for this post.
iPhone 18 Pro UK Price: Every Tier and Date
Apple's UK prices are in. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at £1,199, the Pro Max at £1,299, and the foldable iPhone Duo at £1,999. Every tier and both launch dates.
September 7, 2026Comments are off for this post.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo: What to Expect
Last updated: 9 September 2026iPhone 18 Pro
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
Nobody outside Apple knows whether a phone called the iPhone 18 Pro exists. What Apple has confirmed is a date. Wednesday 9 September, 6pm UK time, at an event it is calling Surprise and shine. Everything else you have read this week, including the name in that first sentence, is reporting rather than fact, so I have kept the two apart all the way down this page.
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This is not financial or buying advice. Prices and launch dates change, and most of the product detail below is unconfirmed reporting, so check Apple's own pages before you spend anything.
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Below: what Apple has actually said, why the first keynote of the Ternus era is the more interesting story, and the price problem Apple warned everyone about back in June.
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June 29, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Refurbished iPads UK 2026: Which One to Buy
The best refurbished iPads to buy in the UK in 2026, ranked by who they suit, with Back Market and Amazon Renewed compared so you can pick the cheapest route.
June 28, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Back Market Deals UK: June 2026 Picks
Last updated: 28 June 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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The Back Market deals worth grabbing this June
Refurbished tech moves fast, and the best Back Market deals rarely hang around for long. So this month I have pulled together the picks that actually look like value right now, spread across phones, laptops, tablets, audio and wearables. Every price was correct when we checked, but Back Market prices shift daily and stock is limited.
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May 4, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Why Retro Gaming Is Booming in the UK in 2026
Last updated: 4 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
Retro gaming in the UK is having a moment. Actually, it is having much more than a moment. The global retro gaming console market hit $3.8 billion in 2025 and is on track to reach over $4 billion this year. Old cartridges are selling for serious money on eBay. Companies like Analogue are building premium FPGA consoles that sell out in minutes. And a growing number of us are dusting off our childhood game collections rather than queuing up for the latest blockbuster release. So what is actually going on? And if you want in, what is the best way to play retro games in the UK right now?
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May 2, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Refurbished MacBooks UK 2026: Models, Prices, Tips
Last updated: 2 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
A new MacBook Air starts at over £1,000. A refurbished M2 Air with the same performance costs under £700. Same laptop, same build quality, same Apple silicon. The only difference is that someone opened the box before you. Here is our hands-on guide to the best refurbished MacBooks UK buyers can actually trust in 2026, which models are worth your money, and where to get the best deal.
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April 21, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Refurbished Laptops UK 2026: Top Picks and Where to Buy
Last updated: 21 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
A brand new MacBook Air costs over £1,000. A refurbished laptop with the same specs, a 12-month warranty, and a 30-day returns policy costs under £750. Same laptop. Same performance. Just without the new-box smell. If you have been wondering whether refurbished laptops UK buyers can actually rely on are any good, the answer is yes. We know because we buy them. Here is how to buy refurbished laptops in the UK without getting burned.
Two of us are typing this on refurbished MacBooks right now. One came from Back Market, the other from the Apple Refurbished Store. Both arrived looking and performing like new. The Back Market one was about 30% cheaper than buying new.
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April 11, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Refurbished Phones UK 2026 – iPhones, Androids and Top Deals
Last updated: 11 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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There are two types of people at CoolCuration: those who would sell a kidney for the latest iPhone, and those who would rather eat their own SIM card than leave Android. The office group chat is basically a rolling debate about widgets versus AirDrop. However, there is one thing we all agree on: buying refurbished is the smartest phone move you can make in 2026. This guide rounds up the best refurbished phones UK buyers can get right now, covering flagships, budget gems and sustainable picks from both sides of the divide.
Here is a number that should stop you in your tracks. A refurbished iPhone 15 Pro on Back Market right now starts at around £400. That is roughly what you would pay for a brand new iPhone 16e. One gives you the same chip as an iPhone 15, a single camera and no ProMotion display. The other gives you a titanium flagship with a 48MP triple camera system, ProMotion, and full Apple Intelligence support. Let that sink in.
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