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Practical advice on buying refurbished iPhones, caring for your device, and getting more from Rainbowmobile.

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The best iPhone for older parents, and the settings to switch on

A bigger screen helps, but weight matters too. Here is how to choose an iPhone for an older parent, and the safety and accessibility settings to set up before you hand it over.

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Choosing a first iPhone for a child, and setting up Screen Time

An iPhone 11, 12 or 13 makes a sensible first phone. Here is how to choose between them, protect it, and set up Family Sharing, Screen Time and Find My before you hand it over.

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Which iPhone has the best camera? iPhone 11 to 15 compared

From 12 MP on the iPhone 11 to 48 MP and a 3x zoom on the iPhone 15 Pro: what each camera upgrade actually changes, and which model suits the photos you take.

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Comparing iPhone battery life across models
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Which iPhone has the best battery life? iPhone 11 to 15 compared

Apple's own battery figures for every model from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15 Pro, ranked, and what they mean once a phone has been used.

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USB-C or Lightning: which cable your iPhone needs, how fast it charges and what comes in the box

The iPhone 15 moved to USB-C; the iPhone 11 to 14 use Lightning. Here is which cable and adapter each model needs, how fast it charges and what arrives in the box.

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Which iPhones support Apple Intelligence, and does it matter if yours does not?

Apple Intelligence runs on a short list of iPhones, and among the models we sell only the iPhone 15 Pro is on it. Here is what that means if you want it, and if you do not.

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Big-screen iPhones compared: 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max, 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max

Four refurbished iPhones with the same 6.7-inch screen size and very different strengths. Here is how the 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max, 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max compare, and who each suits.

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Refurbished AirPods buying guide: generations, battery, hygiene and what to check

AirPods are the accessory most often bought alongside a refurbished iPhone. Here is how the generations differ and what a good refurbished pair should look like.

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Refurbished iPhone 15 and 15 Pro: buying guide

USB-C, a 48 MP camera and the Dynamic Island came to the standard model with the iPhone 15. Here is how the 15 and 15 Pro compare as refurbished buys.

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