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What Are the Best Phones for College Students on a Budget?
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What Are the Best Phones for College Students on a Budget?

Between tuition, rent, groceries and textbooks, a college budget gets stretched pretty thin before the semester even starts – and…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 18 min read
What Are the Best Phones for All-Day Battery Life in 2026?
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What Are the Best Phones for All-Day Battery Life in 2026?

A dead phone by mid-afternoon is one of the most frustrating experiences that can hit you in the middle of…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 23 min read
What Are the Best Easy-to-Use Phones for Seniors in 2026?
Category Device Comparisons

What Are the Best Easy-to-Use Phones for Seniors in 2026?

Finding the right phone for an older adult is usually not as easy as picking the highest-rated model on a…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 17 min read
What Are the Best Phones for Mobile Gaming at Any Budget?
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What Are the Best Phones for Mobile Gaming at Any Budget?

Mobile gaming has grown into one of the biggest forces in entertainment – with around 3 billion players worldwide, over…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 20 min read
Category General

What Happens to Your Phone After the Kiosk?

You’ve traded in your old phone, walked away with cash, and probably didn’t think twice about it after that. But…

By Lindsey Reece Published July 2, 2026 1 min read
Category Device Valuations

Value Check: What’s Your Phone Worth?

Finally, it’s time to upgrade your phone. Congrats! But while you’re busy relishing that pristine, scratch-free screen and a battery…

By Lindsey Reece Published July 2, 2026 2 min read
Category User Guides

What to Do With a Phone From a Deceased Relative

A deceased relative’s phone is something most families have no idea what to do with. It’s filled with voicemails in…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 20 min read
Category User Guides

The Hidden Cost of Carrier Trade-Ins: Why “Free Phone” Deals Lock You In

Carrier stores have quite a talent for making an upgrade feel like a windfall. A brand-new flagship, no money down…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 18 min read
How to Sell Multiple Old Phones at Once for Cash
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How to Sell Multiple Old Phones at Once for Cash

Most households have at least one drawer, a shelf or a long-forgotten bag with two, three or maybe even five…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 18 min read
Category User Guides

How to Remove iPhone Parental Controls Before Selling

An iPhone sale should be pretty easy – list it, find a buyer and hand it over. For the most…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 14 min read
Category User Guides

How to Remove Apple Wallet Before Selling a Phone

Phone sales move fast – sometimes a little too fast. A buyer shows up, a price gets agreed on and…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 17 min read
ecoATM vs Verizon Trade-In
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Verizon Trade-In: The Real Cost of “Up To $1,000 Off”

Phone trade-ins should feel like a win – and sometimes they are. You usually walk out of the carrier store…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 13 min read

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