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Practical advice on buying refurbished iPhones, caring for your device, and getting more from Rainbowmobile.
How to tell if an iPhone is new, refurbished or a replacement
A spotless screen and a neat box say little about where an iPhone has been. Settings says more. Here is what to check and what each result means.
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Are refurbished iPhones still water resistant?
Every iPhone we sell was rated IP68 when new, but ratings describe new phones and seals age. Here is what that means for a refurbished phone and what to do if yours gets wet.
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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.
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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iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: what one year changed
Same screen, same lens line-up, same battery-life rating. The iPhone 15 Pro changes the port, the frame, the chip and the software it can run. Here is when that matters.
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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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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: what the Pro adds, and who actually needs it
Same screen size, same resolution, same Dynamic Island. The iPhone 15 Pro adds a smoother display, a zoom lens, faster USB-C and Apple Intelligence. Here is who needs those extras.
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How long does an iPhone keep getting iOS updates, and why it matters when you buy refurbished
The age of a refurbished iPhone matters less than how many years of updates it still has ahead of it. Here is how Apple's support pattern works and how to use it.
Moving everything to your refurbished iPhone: from an old iPhone or from Android
A refurbished iPhone arrives erased, which makes moving in simple if you do it in the right order. Here is the order, for iPhone-to-iPhone and Android-to-iPhone.
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