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Staff Reporter

WeBuyAnyPhone partners with TopCashback to offer £25 more on every approved device trade-in deal

Cashback site TopCashback has partnered with WeBuyAnyPhone.com to give TopCashback users an extra £25 back when they recycle their phones through its new ‘Sell Your Phone’ service. WeBuyAnyPhone.com will power the ‘Sell Your Phone’ service hosted on TopCashback.co.uk, which offers cashback rates to over 15 million members. TopCashback members can trade in their current or

iPhone 16 will be launched on Monday, September 9

Apple has announced that its annual September iPhone launch event is set for September 9 at 6 pm GMT. We’re anticipating the reveal of the iPhone16 and iPhone16Pro ranges, which are rumored to feature larger screens due to thinner bezels—going from 6.1 inches to 6.6 inches, and from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches for the

Reboxed develops platform to encourage organisations to develop their own recommerce services

Circular economy startup Reboxed has launched ReboxedOS, a platform aimed at helping brands manage consumer electronics trade ins and inventory management The platform allows companies to establish and scale co-branded resale, trade-in, and recycling programs, with a focus on both revenue growth and sustainability. It has been designed to integrate with existing systems, allowing brands

TMT First appointed as Microsoft authorised service partner

Mobile device repair, refurbishment, and supply chain solutions provider TMT First has been appointed as a Microsoft Authorised Service Partner to provide repairs for Microsoft Surface devices. TMT First now has access to Microsoft training, certification, advanced diagnostics, specialized tools, and genuine parts. This collaboration adds to TMT First’s existing partnerships with Apple, Samsung, and

£10 Virgin Media O2 plan benefits low-income customers

Virgin Media O2 has introduced a new £10-a-month 10GB mobile plan to help people on low incomes. The 30-day rolling contract, called the O2 Essential Plan, is available to new and existing customers who receive Income-based Employment Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit, or Universal Credit. EU roaming is included at no extra

Currys is first retailer of Fairphone modular devices

Currys is now selling devices from Dutch manufacturer Fairphone and will be selling the Fairphone 5 on a SIM-free basis for £619. Fairphone was founded in 2013 to produce smartphones that are environmentally friendly. The phones have a modular design, and components like the battery, screen, and camera can be replaced individually. Owners can buy

Lebara sold to Waterland Private Equity – promises seamless transition

Leading MVNO Lebara has been sold to the European private equity firm Waterland Private Equity by its main existing owners, Alchemy and Triton Partners, who acquired the MVNO in 2020. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals. Waterland specializes in a “buy-and-build” strategy, acquiring and consolidating businesses. It was established in 1999 and has its