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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Millions of iPhone owners warned over ‘big drop' in mobile value coming in DAYS with shock fall of up to £300
Read on for the new iPhone 17 features CASHED OUT Millions of iPhone owners warned over 'big drop' in mobile value coming in DAYS with shock fall of up to £300 MILLIONS of iPhone owners are being warned to sell up fast, with experts predicting a shock drop in mobile values of up to £300 in just days. Apple iPhones usually hold their value, meaning you can flog your old one for a tidy sum when it's time to upgrade. Advertisement 4 iPhone owners could see up to £300 wiped off the value of their handsets within days Credit: Reuters 4 Expert warns a 'big drop' in resale prices expected to hit soon Credit: Getty But a top second-hand tech firm has warned prices could plunge by as much as 30% once the iPhone 17 drops. Sam Wilson, boss at Gadget GoGo, has urged iPhone owners to flog their handsets now if they want top dollar for their next upgrade. 'You've got just 30 days before the value starts to tank,' he warned. 'Every year, people hang on until after Apple's big reveal – and by then it's too late. The market's flooded with old models and prices nosedive.' Advertisement more on apple APPY DAYS Unlock cheaper shopping bills and holidays with genius Apple 'AI tricks' Why the shock fall? Wilson said simply announcing a new iPhone is enough to make older ones plummet in value, with Pro and Pro Max handsets losing £150–£300 in the first month after launch. 'That's cash straight out of your pocket if you wait,' he added. So if you've got an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max and plan to flog it to fund the shiny new iPhone 17, you might want to move fast. Even older models like the iPhone 13 (2021) or iPhone 14 (2022) could bag you more cash now than in a month's time, warns Wilson. Advertisement 'Even if your iPhone's a few years old, the value will take a hit the second Apple drops its new one,' he said. Rumour has it the iPhone 17 range – including Pro, Pro Max and a wafer-thin 'iPhone 17 Air' – will be unveiled on September 9, with pre-orders from September 12 and on-sale date of September 19. Apple reveals 'Safety Check' trick to instantly stop exposing your pics and location That gives you just 30 days to cash in before prices tumble. 'Get the selling ball rolling now – even if you're eyeing up an upgrade in September,' Wilson urged. Advertisement 'Plenty of buyback sites let you lock in today's price and keep your handset for a few more weeks.' With Brits hanging onto their mobiles for longer as yearly upgrades lose their sparkle, flogging your iPhone now could mean pocketing far more cash than if you wait. And you don't have to splash out on a pricey iPhone 17 either – the money could go towards a refurbished or second-hand model and still leave change in your pocket. iPhone tricks to try today Here are some of the best... Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency Check if you're due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier iPhone 17 features Apple is cooking up huge design changes for this year's big iPhone release – including tempting tweaks to the battery and screen. Advertisement Apple is expected to unveil as many as four new iPhone models. We are expecting the lot to include a premium iPhone 17 Pro smartphone, an upgrade on the rumoured iPhone 17. Expert Apple blog MacRumors revealed the changes we're expecting, including a larger battery. This will reportedly be made possible thanks to a slightly thicker design. Advertisement iPhone 16 models were hailed for their impressive battery life (including in our iPhone 16 review), but the iPhone 17 Pro could offer even more juice. Apple is reportedly working on a more scratch-resistant screen. Apple may be creating a new anti-reflective coating for the display that makes it tougher. So, hopefully your screen will stay pristine for longer, giving you better resale value when you're done with it. Advertisement Another quirky design change is the claimed move to a rectangular camera bump. On current iPhone Pro models, there's a raised square on the top-left of its rear casing where the camera lives. But the iPhone 17 Pro could see this bump stretch right across the back of the handset. It's still expected to only feature three cameras, keeping the current triangle layout. Advertisement It's rumoured that we'll see an upgraded 24-megapixel selfie camera (up from the current 12 megapixels). That's in addition to the reported 48-megapixel telephoto camera on the back, which would be an increase from the 12-megapixel zoom lens on the iPhone 16 Pro. Other rumoured tweaks include a new aluminium frame (swapping away from titanium), an upgrade to 12GB of RAM, better cooling, a more powerful Apple A19 Pro processor, and an Apple-built Wi-Fi 7 chip for connecting to the internet. 4 Apple is expected to release the new iPhone 17 models in September Credit: Apple Advertisement
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Millions of iPhone owners warned over ‘big drop' in mobile value coming in DAYS with shock fall of up to £300
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of iPhone owners are being warned to sell up fast, with experts predicting a shock drop in mobile values of up to £300 in just days. Apple iPhones usually hold their value, meaning you can flog your old one for a tidy sum when it's time to upgrade. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 iPhone owners could see up to £300 wiped off the value of their handsets within days Credit: Reuters 4 Expert warns a 'big drop' in resale prices expected to hit soon Credit: Getty But a top second-hand tech firm has warned prices could plunge by as much as 30% once the iPhone 17 drops. Sam Wilson, boss at Gadget GoGo, has urged iPhone owners to flog their handsets now if they want top dollar for their next upgrade. 'You've got just 30 days before the value starts to tank,' he warned. 'Every year, people hang on until after Apple's big reveal – and by then it's too late. The market's flooded with old models and prices nosedive.' more on apple APPY DAYS Unlock cheaper shopping bills and holidays with genius Apple 'AI tricks' Why the shock fall? Wilson said simply announcing a new iPhone is enough to make older ones plummet in value, with Pro and Pro Max handsets losing £150–£300 in the first month after launch. 'That's cash straight out of your pocket if you wait,' he added. So if you've got an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max and plan to flog it to fund the shiny new iPhone 17, you might want to move fast. Even older models like the iPhone 13 (2021) or iPhone 14 (2022) could bag you more cash now than in a month's time, warns Wilson. 'Even if your iPhone's a few years old, the value will take a hit the second Apple drops its new one,' he said. Rumour has it the iPhone 17 range – including Pro, Pro Max and a wafer-thin 'iPhone 17 Air' – will be unveiled on September 9, with pre-orders from September 12 and on-sale date of September 19. Apple reveals 'Safety Check' trick to instantly stop exposing your pics and location That gives you just 30 days to cash in before prices tumble. 'Get the selling ball rolling now – even if you're eyeing up an upgrade in September,' Wilson urged. 'Plenty of buyback sites let you lock in today's price and keep your handset for a few more weeks.' With Brits hanging onto their mobiles for longer as yearly upgrades lose their sparkle, flogging your iPhone now could mean pocketing far more cash than if you wait. And you don't have to splash out on a pricey iPhone 17 either – the money could go towards a refurbished or second-hand model and still leave change in your pocket. iPhone tricks to try today Here are some of the best... Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency Check if you're due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier iPhone 17 features Apple is cooking up huge design changes for this year's big iPhone release – including tempting tweaks to the battery and screen. Apple is expected to unveil as many as four new iPhone models. We are expecting the lot to include a premium iPhone 17 Pro smartphone, an upgrade on the rumoured iPhone 17. Expert Apple blog MacRumors revealed the changes we're expecting, including a larger battery. This will reportedly be made possible thanks to a slightly thicker design. iPhone 16 models were hailed for their impressive battery life (including in our iPhone 16 review), but the iPhone 17 Pro could offer even more juice. Apple is reportedly working on a more scratch-resistant screen. Apple may be creating a new anti-reflective coating for the display that makes it tougher. So, hopefully your screen will stay pristine for longer, giving you better resale value when you're done with it. Another quirky design change is the claimed move to a rectangular camera bump. On current iPhone Pro models, there's a raised square on the top-left of its rear casing where the camera lives. But the iPhone 17 Pro could see this bump stretch right across the back of the handset. It's still expected to only feature three cameras, keeping the current triangle layout. It's rumoured that we'll see an upgraded 24-megapixel selfie camera (up from the current 12 megapixels). That's in addition to the reported 48-megapixel telephoto camera on the back, which would be an increase from the 12-megapixel zoom lens on the iPhone 16 Pro. Other rumoured tweaks include a new aluminium frame (swapping away from titanium), an upgrade to 12GB of RAM, better cooling, a more powerful Apple A19 Pro processor, and an Apple-built Wi-Fi 7 chip for connecting to the internet. 4 Apple is expected to release the new iPhone 17 models in September Credit: Apple
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Millions of iPhone owners warned over ‘big drop' in mobile value coming in DAYS with shock fall of up to £300
MILLIONS of iPhone owners are being warned to sell up fast, with experts predicting a shock drop in mobile values of up to £300 in just days. Apple iPhones usually hold their value, meaning you can flog your old one for a tidy sum when it's time to upgrade. 4 4 But a top second-hand tech firm has warned prices could plunge by as much as 30% once the iPhone 17 drops. Sam Wilson, boss at Gadget GoGo, has urged iPhone owners to flog their handsets now if they want top dollar for their next upgrade. 'You've got just 30 days before the value starts to tank,' he warned. 'Every year, people hang on until after Apple's big reveal – and by then it's too late. The market's flooded with old models and prices nosedive.' Why the shock fall? Wilson said simply announcing a new iPhone is enough to make older ones plummet in value, with Pro and Pro Max handsets losing £150–£300 in the first month after launch. 'That's cash straight out of your pocket if you wait,' he added. So if you've got an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max and plan to flog it to fund the shiny new iPhone 17, you might want to move fast. Even older models like the iPhone 13 (2021) or iPhone 14 (2022) could bag you more cash now than in a month's time, warns Wilson. 'Even if your iPhone's a few years old, the value will take a hit the second Apple drops its new one,' he said. Rumour has it the iPhone 17 range – including Pro, Pro Max and a wafer-thin 'iPhone 17 Air' – will be unveiled on September 9, with pre-orders from September 12 and on-sale date of September 19. Apple reveals 'Safety Check' trick to instantly stop exposing your pics and location That gives you just 30 days to cash in before prices tumble. 'Get the selling ball rolling now – even if you're eyeing up an upgrade in September,' Wilson urged. 'Plenty of buyback sites let you lock in today's price and keep your handset for a few more weeks.' With Brits hanging onto their mobiles for longer as yearly upgrades lose their sparkle, flogging your iPhone now could mean pocketing far more cash than if you wait. And you don't have to splash out on a pricey iPhone 17 either – the money could go towards a refurbished or second-hand model and still leave change in your pocket. iPhone tricks to try today Here are some of the best... Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency Check if you're due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier iPhone 17 features Apple is cooking up huge design changes for this year's big iPhone release – including tempting tweaks to the battery and screen. Apple is expected to unveil as many as four new iPhone models. We are expecting the lot to include a premium iPhone 17 Pro smartphone, an upgrade on the rumoured iPhone 17. Expert Apple blog MacRumors revealed the changes we're expecting, including a larger battery. This will reportedly be made possible thanks to a slightly thicker design. iPhone 16 models were hailed for their impressive battery life (including in our iPhone 16 review), but the iPhone 17 Pro could offer even more juice. Apple is reportedly working on a more scratch-resistant screen. Apple may be creating a new anti-reflective coating for the display that makes it tougher. So, hopefully your screen will stay pristine for longer, giving you better resale value when you're done with it. Another quirky design change is the claimed move to a rectangular camera bump. On current iPhone Pro models, there's a raised square on the top-left of its rear casing where the camera lives. But the iPhone 17 Pro could see this bump stretch right across the back of the handset. It's still expected to only feature three cameras, keeping the current triangle layout. It's rumoured that we'll see an upgraded 24-megapixel selfie camera (up from the current 12 megapixels). That's in addition to the reported 48-megapixel telephoto camera on the back, which would be an increase from the 12-megapixel zoom lens on the iPhone 16 Pro. Other rumoured tweaks include a new aluminium frame (swapping away from titanium), an upgrade to 12GB of RAM, better cooling, a more powerful Apple A19 Pro processor, and an Apple-built Wi-Fi 7 chip for connecting to the internet. 4
Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Sam Wilson Deserves Better Than This
Sam Wilson Deserves Better Than This by Amanda Vincent From the moment Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) hands Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) his shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame , the character has been under intense scrutiny. What starts as a beautiful moment between friends has become a continuous pattern of disrespect. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier The Falcon and the Winter Soldier miniseries (airing in 2021) is the first Marvel project to focus on Sam, highlighting how his identity intersects with his new title as Captain America. The show explores the very issue some fans have with Sam — his blackness. Because of who he is, some will never see Sam as the real Captain America. While discussing themes of racism, government exploitation and discrimination, the series showcases why Sam is worthy of the shield. He cares deeply about others and is willing to put his life on the line to do the right thing. RELATED: Book Review: Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson Captain America: Brave New World It took four years for Sam to headline a Captain America film. Captain America : Brave New World (2025) skillfully shows the audience Sam's internal struggle between his identity and what it means for him to work with and for the U.S. government. Unfortunately, the film is a bit of a letdown. The writing and plot seem unfinished and rushed, making it feel like Sam is an afterthought in his own story. Adding salt to the wound, one of the post-credit scenes after Thunderbolts* (2025) reveals that Sam and Bucky (Sebastian Stan) are not on speaking terms since the government-sponsored New Avengers took center stage. The choice to include this conflict is a slap in the face to Sam. It could be argued that the government's choosing not to recognize Sam as an Avenger is purposeful and speaks to his unwillingness to be a puppet. However, it is strange that Bucky won't go out of his way either to make things right with Sam or get him involved, especially because the two share a tender moment in Brave New World , which highlights their love for one another. RELATED: Captain America: Brave New World and the Importance of Self-Love Ongoing Backlash Against Sam Wilson The timing of these events can't be worse, considering the ongoing, racist backlash to Sam's new role in the MCU. The challenges Sam faces in the MCU mirror the same conversations happening in real life. He has to prove he has earned the mantle of Captain America. Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, did an interview with Deadline in July where he stated that Captain America: Brave New World didn't work because it 'was the first without Chris Evans.' Of course, there will always be people who prefer Steve Rogers because they grew up watching him or connect with the character better than with Sam. While he might be referring to the nostalgia and love fans have for Evans' Cap, saying this in the current climate is unnecessary and only adds fuel to the fire. All this is the tip of the iceberg, speaking to a broader issue with Marvel Studios, their fans and their Black characters. RELATED: TV Review: Ironheart Ironheart and Eyes of Wakanda Ironheart/Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) in Marvel Television's IRONHEART. Photo by Jalen Marlowe. © 2024 MARVEL. All Rights Reserved. Earlier this summer, the Disney+ series Ironheart was the target of a racist hate campaign before it even premiered. Online 'critics' wrote off the show as 'woke' simply because the lead is a young Black woman. This show also didn't get much promotion until a few weeks before its release. Another series, Eyes of Wakanda, debuted in early August with basically no promotion at all. This animated series branches off from the world of Black Panther, focusing on different points in Wakanda's history. It is not lost on me that these projects both center on Black characters and have not been marketed like past, less diverse projects. Right Outside Your Window (Center): Falcon/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios' THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER exclusively on Disney +. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved. Another article from Variety came out this July, in which Feige discussed the MCU's future and responded to recent criticisms of 'woke' content. Marvel has long prided itself on its diversity. As Stan Lee used to say, it is a 'reflection of the world right outside your window.' While this core message is clear throughout Marvel's content, they sometimes fall into a pattern of adding 'diverse' characters and not developing them or giving them equal treatment. RELATED: Read our recaps for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier On the positive side, Feige's comments about Marvel being 'woke' were not at all what I expected, given the current political climate. He made it a point to quote Stan Lee, saying he has stuck to that motto before the current discourse. If he is truly serious about this, there may be hope for Sam and the other Black heroes in the MCU. Marvel, like all of Hollywood, has always been very performative about how it deals with Black characters. To say that diversity is important and a part of life and then treat Sam Wilson like an afterthought is insulting. Not only has the character been in the MCU for over 10 years, but he is also one of the few Black heroes with longevity in a franchise that has historically centered around white men. Fuel to the Fire Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World It is truly disheartening to see Sam repeatedly set up to fail. Kevin Feige's comments on Brave New World solidify these feelings for me. Whether intentionally or not, he validates the feelings of many racist fans who never want to see a Black Captain America on their screens. RELATED: Why X-Men '97 Should Be Marvel's Standard for Future Projects Amid all this negativity, these projects are still doing well. As of the first week of August, Eyes of Wakanda is #5 on Disney+, and Captain America: Brave New World sits at #10. Art Book Review: MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR: THE ART OF THE MOVIE
BBC News
09-08-2025
- General
- BBC News
Pick your own is the future, says sunflower farmer
Pick-your-own days are the way forward for one farmer, who said: "I'm simply moving with the times and the demand."Sam Wilson co-owns Stoke Fruit Farm on Hayling Island, Hampshire, with his sister and while they still grow wheat, barley and sweetcorn - and have about 3,500 chickens - they now grow more things people can come and pick weather has also influenced the farm to diversify into growing sunflowers, pumpkins and just one acre of sunflowers 14 years ago, the farm now grows the flowers across 50 acres because "there is such demand for pick your own", said Mr Wilson. The farm opened to the public for pick-your-own days eight years ago."People like to pick their own and have a fun day out," said Mr sunflowers can grow tall and with faces "up to 18ins across", he said, adding: "In the morning, when you come out really early, the heads will ping against a moody sky and it does look magical." He said they do not have any links with supermarkets and everything they produce goes straight into the farm shop, which was first set up by his grandfather."In those days, he had a lot of market gardening going on, like growing vegetables," he said."Back in the 80s we had three green grocery shops, which have fallen by the wayside."We still have the farm shop on the main road and that's doing a really good trade."Mr Wilson said he was "really pleased" people were "engaging with us farmers more and I encourage that because we are the people that grow the food". He said farmers know weather will affect crops but said this year had been "particularly challenging because it's been so hot and dry"."We are having to diversify as there is an awful lot of pressure on farmers and that means getting people to come here to pick their own and have a day out," said the farmer."It is the future and the change we are seeing in farming. "I'd like to be able to just produce crops for selling, as we have in the past, but you can't live in the past, you have to move with what's going on. "There's an awful lot of pressure on our lands and on farmers, as long as we are putting back into the soil and we're not robbing it." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
