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Which iPhone should you buy?
Buying guides

Which iPhone should you buy?

Our current recommendations, from the best value to the best camera, and the models we would skip.

Priya Shah · October 20, 2026 · 2 min read
The best iPad for students
Buying guides

The best iPad for students

Notes, reading and writing essays: which iPad and which accessories actually make sense on a student budget.

Tom Akers · August 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Buying a used MacBook: a checklist
Buying guides

Buying a used MacBook: a checklist

Battery cycles, Activation Lock, memory configuration and the models worth buying second-hand.

Tom Akers · February 10, 2026 · 2 min read