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Apple has announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Here is what launched, what it costs in the UK, what your current iPhone is worth today, and how to sell it before launch-season supply pushes prices down.
What Apple announced on 9 September, who should upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, who should hold, and what a 17 Pro Max is worth today (up to £905 Pristine).
Got a new iPhone through a carrier upgrade you do not need? A sealed, unopened phone grades as Pristine. How to sell it for cash in the UK, safely.
Ordered the iPhone 18? Your real options for the old one: sell for cash, trade for credit, hand it down, keep it or recycle it, plus what it is worth today.
Apple's first folding iPhone is expected in September 2026 and it will not be cheap. Here is how to fund it with the phone you already own, and what to check before you commit.
Every September, used iPhone prices move. Here is the mechanism behind it, what our own price ladder shows about generational decline, and how to time a trade-in around it.
Reports say Apple is splitting the iPhone 18 range — Pro models in September 2026, a foldable still reported, standard iPhone 18 in spring 2027. Here is what that means if you were planning to upgrade.
Apple's Surprise and Shine event was Wednesday 9 September 2026. Here is what Apple announced, what your current iPhone is worth today, and the trade-in timing that protects the most money.
The iPhone 17 is the model with the most value at risk this September. Here is what it is worth today, when to sell it, and how to protect the price if you need the phone until launch day.
Sell your Steam Deck in the UK for up to £261 (OLED). LCD vs OLED, storage tiers, ROG Ally & Legion Go prices, same-day payment and free postage explained.
When to sell your iPhone in the UK: real buyback data shows a Pro Max loses hundreds of pounds a generation. Sell before the iPhone 18 trade-in wave to protect up to £905.
A cracked or faulty Samsung still has value. Sell your broken Samsung phone in the UK — a broken Galaxy S23 Ultra is worth ~£80. Check your live quote in 30s.
Sell your Apple Watch in the UK for up to £291. See what every model from Ultra 3 to Series 6 is worth, how to unpair it, and get paid the same working day.
Sell my tablet in the UK: iPads hold real value (up to £286), most Android tablets don't. Honest price guide, free postage, same-day payment. Get a quote.
Sell your games console in the UK for up to £523. See our full value league table, from Xbox Series X to Steam Deck — free postage, same-day bank payment.
We tracked 12,221 real buyback price changes across 354 devices. Flagship iPhones held value at +0.3% while Samsungs fell 9.7% in three months. Full data.
iPhone 16 values in the UK right now: up to £686 for a Pro Max, £441 for the standard 16. Full model-by-model table, what drops in September, and how to sell in 3 steps.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max fetches up to £905 in the UK right now — but that number has a deadline. Values by storage and condition, plus why September changes everything.
How much is a Nintendo Switch 2 worth in the UK? Current trade-in prices, what the Mario Kart World bundle changes, selling without the box, and how to wipe it before posting.
Buying a used iPhone 17 Pro Max? Check the model, IMEI, eSIM, cameras, display, iOS, Activation Lock and repair history before you hand over money.
Step-by-step pictures for resetting an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy before selling. Back up, remove account locks, erase everything, and confirm it is ready.
eBay listing price: £280. What you actually take home: £198. After fees, postage, returns, and hours of effort, most sellers net 15-25% less than an instant buyback. Here is the honest maths.
Dial *#06# to get your IMEI and find out if your phone is blacklisted, network-locked, or on finance. This guide explains what each status means and how it affects your phone's resale value.
Older Huawei phones with Google services are surprisingly valuable in 2026. Find out what your Huawei P30, P40, Mate, or Nova is worth and where to sell it for the best price in the UK.
Not sure if your old laptop is worth selling? Most laptops from the last 7 years have trade-in value. Use this 60-second check to find out what yours is worth.
The average UK household is sitting on £300-500 of unused tech. Here's how to find it all, value it, and sell everything at once for maximum cash with minimum effort.
Think you need the original box and charger to sell your phone? You don't. Find out what actually affects your phone's value and what you can safely leave out.
ThinkPads are the most sought-after business laptop on the UK refurbished market — a 3-year-old ThinkPad can still fetch £120-300. See price ranges for every Lenovo line and how to sell yours for the best price.
Water damage doesn't always mean worthless. Many water-damaged phones still have component value or partial function. Find out what yours is worth and where to sell it in the UK.
Apple's Quick Start transfers everything to your new iPhone in under 30 minutes. Step-by-step guide to Quick Start, iCloud backup, and wired transfer — then wipe and sell the old one.
A cracked screen does not make your iPhone worthless. Cracked iPhones still fetch 60-70% of their working value. Find out what yours is worth and how to sell it fast in the UK.
HP laptops hold more value than you think. Find out what HP Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, EliteBook, ProBook, and OMEN models are worth in 2026. Free postage, same-day payment on TechLoop.
Recycling your old phone does not mean giving it away for free. Learn how to get paid for responsibly recycling your phone in the UK. Free postage, same-day payment on TechLoop.
Business-grade Dells hold value better than you think. See price ranges for XPS, Latitude, Inspiron, and Alienware, plus how to get the best price selling your Dell laptop in the UK.
Google Backup handles 90% of your Android data automatically. This guide covers the 3 steps and 10 minutes it takes to back up everything before selling your phone.
Selling electronics locally gets you cash today. Selling online usually pays more. Here is what each route is actually worth, and what your old phone, tablet or console will fetch before you recycle it.
Factory reset does NOT remove iCloud Activation Lock. If you skip this step, the buyer gets a brick. Here's exactly how to sign out of iCloud before selling your iPhone.
Your broken laptop is not worthless. Even laptops with cracked screens, dead batteries, or water damage have component value. Find out what yours is worth.
Find out what your PS5 is worth in the UK right now. Disc vs digital, slim vs original, and where to get the best price. Same-day payment, free postage.
Find out what your Samsung Galaxy is really worth in the UK. Realistic prices for S25, S24, S23, Z Fold, Z Flip, and A-series models plus the best way to sell.
See UK Google Pixel trade-in values from Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 Pro, what affects price, and how to get paid quickly with TechLoop.
See UK Xbox trade-in prices for Series X, Series S, One X and One S, plus how to prepare your console and get paid quickly.
Deleting files is not enough. Learn exactly how to factory reset a Windows or Mac laptop before selling to protect your personal data completely.
See UK Nintendo Switch trade-in prices for OLED, V2, V1 and Lite models, plus how to prepare your console and get paid quickly.
Your old iPad is worth more than you think. See real price ranges for every iPad model from 2014 onwards and find the best place to sell in the UK.
Find out what your phone is actually worth in the UK in 2026. Realistic price tables for iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel plus the 4 factors that determine value.
Step-by-step iPhone reset guide before selling, including backup, Find My iPhone, iCloud sign-out, data wipe, and final checks.
Apple Trade-In undervalues your MacBook by 15-30%. Learn exactly what your MacBook is worth, where to sell it, and how to get the best price in the UK.
A cracked screen doesn't make your iPhone worthless. Broken iPhones fetch 30-50% of working value. Find out what yours is worth and where to sell it.
Factory reset alone won't protect your data. Follow this complete checklist to prepare your phone, laptop, or tablet for sale safely and get a better price.
Learn how to sell your laptop in the UK for cash, including old or broken laptops, price checks, postage, and same-day payment.
Find out what your old phone is worth and how to sell it fast in the UK, with a locked quote, free postage, and same-day payment.
Wondering what your old iPhone or Samsung is worth? See UK phone values, condition factors, trade-in options, and tips to get the best price.
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