News & Reviews:   e-waste

In general these days, most brands guarantee about 2 years' worth of Android updates and security patches, while a few promise up to 7 years. While we would always recommend getting a device with a newer Android version (it's easier to manage), sometimes your older device will still work fine.

Or maybe you're just feeling a bit reluctant to part with it and move to a newer device? Regardless of the reason, this time around, we're answering the question "Can you still use a phone or device with an older Android version?" Read on to find out.

As every gadget lover knows, most gadgets don’t last forever. They get old, slow down with every update or some just break down completely. As gadget lovers, we also know that just throwing them away into the normal trash is dangerous for the environment, but you either don’t know how to dispose of it properly or just don’t have the time to find out. 

We understand completely, and so we’ve made a fast and simple guide with handy tips on how to sell, trade-in and dispose of your old gadgets properly. In some cases, you can even get PAID for them, so do read on to find out more.

Back in April, Apple launched its Self-Service Repair program and now Samsung is doing the same. At the moment, it seems to be available in the USA only and Galaxy owners can now do their own repairs to selected devices. This includes the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy S21 series, as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+.

Come 2020, we will be cheering once again for the world’s best athletes on the world stage that is the Olympics. Tokyo 2020 is expected to be one of the more technologically advanced Olympics, and their first step is to create the medals of the games out of discarded electronic devices.