Smartphone Trends and Usage Statistics [Infographic]

Smartphones offer more advanced computing power and connectivity than a contemporary mobile phone. Apart from basic services, smartphone also provide advanced functionalities to access internet, to share news and communicate with friends. Smartphone market has seen a massive growth in recent years. Android and IOS devices are ruling over the market. Below infographic, brought to you by Hot Bargain Phones, highlights smartphone trends and usage statistics.

Refurbished Phones

There’s no getting around the fact that Smartphones are expensive but the latest Smartphones are even more costly. We all want the latest phone and a model which is supposedly the best brand and has all the advanced features inbuilt in it! At Hot Bargain Phones our refurbished handsets are no less than the brand new sets, most of our handsets are as good as new ones. We can guarantee our customers that our phones will work just as well as the new model, the only difference is that our prices are much more affordable. Unlike a handset which is described as “used” or “second hand”, a refurbished handset is one which would have been inspected by the manufacturer to meet their original specifications. 

At Hot Bargain Phones our products function identical to a new handset. Personally, I have had my phone replaced by a refurbished one a number of times and there is no difference apart from the sheer fact that the phone does not come in its original packaging. The phones are reset to their original settings, just as a “new” phone, so what’s the actual difference? Refurbished handsets are the handsets that were either previously used by someone else, unwanted handsets that were returned to the retailer (even if unused, a handset can’t be sold as new if the seal on the box has been broken), or a handset that was previously leased by a company. 

Buying a refurbished phone can cut the costs considerably in comparison to buying a new phone, and there are not any obvious differences, everyone has a Smartphone in this generation, so why miss out just because of the expensive prices when you can purchase the latest phones from us at an affordable and reasonable price? Smartphones are beneficial for many things, for example if you are a business orientated person then not having a Smartphone is out of the picture, you basically need it if you want to survive in the business world! It is most likely that your Smartphone is used as your own portable, personal assistant, as it comes in handy when using it to plan journeys, write memos, set reminders and visit the social media sites that have pretty much become a long obsession for some people, this is just to name a few of the many things a smart phone is useful for. 

23 Interesting Facts About Apple iPhone [Infographic]

iPhone brought a sort of revolution in the smartphone market. Since the first iPhone announced publicly, we have seen lots of changes in the iPhone features and technology. Apple has turned into a technology giant and many companies are following its footsteps. As interesting as its name sounds, there are many fun facts about Apple which I bet you didn't know.

This infograpahic, created by Hot Bargain Phones, revolves around 23 amazing facts about Apple. 

Hot Bargain Phones is the market leader when it comes to refurbished and used smartphones. Here you can find smartphones at the lowest prices.

Best Deals on Refurbished Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy

A refurbished phone is normally a lot less pricey than buying a similar cell phone new. Refurbished phones are not new but it does not mean that they have been used much. Many people buy new smartphone and then return it to buy another latest phone, although the previous phone was working just fine. A properly refurbished phone should have been tested and any part that does not work has been replaced or repaired.

Here are some of the great deals you can find on refurbished phones:

1. Apple iPhone 6 - Unlocked 128GB 

Price: £649.95  £545.00

This phone is available in gold, silver and space gray. Factory unlocked and open to use with any network provider in UK, iPhone 6 features a touch id, a new 8MP iSight camera with focus pixels, faster LTE wireless, an A8 chip and IOS 8. This phone comes with 1 year warranty provided by the seller. Hurry, grab this amazing deal today! 

2. Apple iPhone 6 Plus - Unlocked

Price: £789.00  £630.00

iPhone 6 plus is available in silver, space gray and gold. Refurbished and all previous data is cleared so no need to worry about the condition of the phone. This phone features an A8 chip, IOS 8, a touch id, 8MP iSight camera with Focus Pixels and faster LTE wireless. For £630.00 this phone is your best bet. You can use iPhone 6 plus with any network provider in UK and around the world. Comes with a 1 year warranty provided by the seller, grab this deal now! 

3. Apple iPhone 6 - Unlocked 64GB

Price: £619.00  £485.00

Open to use with any network provider in UK and worldwide, iPhone 6 features an A8 chip, faster LTE wireless, 8MP iSight camera with Focus Pixels, IOS 8 and touch id. All previous data has been cleared. Buy this 64GB variant of iPhone 6 for £485.00 today from Hot Bargain Phones.

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Charcoal Black

Price: £349.99  £304.99

This revolutionary phablet from Samsung features 5.7 inch HD screen, 5 pen input and long lasting battery. Turn you everyday tasks into fun and transform your lifestyle with Samsung Galaxy Note 4. This phone is fully tested and comes with USB data cable, wall charger and generic box. Grab this amazing deal today, only available at Hot Bargain Phones. 

5. Samsung S4 i9500 Factory Unlocked

Price: £210.00  £149.99

Available in white and blue black, comes with a 1 year warranty. This phone is in a good condition. It can be used with any network provider of your choice.  

Evolution of iPhone [Infographic]

From 2.5G to LTE, from multi-touch to Siri, from widgets to apps, there have been major updates with each unveiled iPhone. The first-generation handset offered iTunes, Google maps, stocks and weather reports. Apple announced the launch of iPhone 3G just a year after the revolutionary first-gen iPhone went on sale. The new handset was upgraded from 2.5 to 3G with improved battery life and support for 3rd party apps.

With the launch of every new handset, Apple introduced something new to win the hearts of tech enthusiasts. iPhone has completely changed the way we used to communicate via text and the modern functionalities made iPhone the largest selling phone of our decade.

Below infographic, brought to you by Hot Bargain Phones, revolves around the evolution of iPhone. Go through the same and don’t forget to hit the share buttons.

Our Top 5 Apps for iPhones

There is a saying nowadays that is floating round “There’s an app for that” and it completely true. From balancing your budget to keeping fit, there will be an app for it.

So we’re going to give a small rundown of our current top 5 favourite apps that you should definitely download. The apps are of course free.

Microsoft Translator 

For any frequent travellers or learners of different languages, this is the one for you. This app allows you to type in or speak phrases and get them automatically translated into dozens of languages, and will also help you with the pronunciations. If someone stops you in a street and asks a question in a different language, you can use the app to help you translate directions. A pretty nifty app, we must say. 

Snapseed

For photographers, amateur or professional, or you just simply like to edit your photos, Snapseed is a wonderful app that brings you powerful and professional photo-editing software. Easy to use and understand, you can turn your average-looking snap into artwork in minutes. A must-have for sure. 

Pacifica

Stress, anxiety and depression happens to the best of us. It creeps up quietly sometimes without us noticing. This app is an excellent way to break the cycle of thoughts that trouble us. Day by day you will learn to manage stress, anxiety and depression at your own pace without any false promises. It has a Daily Mood Tracker with Mood History, Thought Analysis, Daily Health Tracker and more. It is definitely worth a try. 

1Password

From time to time we get our passwords and pins all mixed up, and it can be incredibly frustrating when the incorrect email address or password (which one is it??!) error shows up. 1Password is a fantastic app that keeps all your vital information in one secure vault. Store your logins, credit cards, identities, secure notes etc. The 1Password vault is protected by a Master Password that only you know. It’s made life a lot easier for many people. 

Triposo

One travel guide for the whole world. If you are travelling to a brand new destination this is the ultimate app for you. For each destination you get offline maps, offline routing and offline city walks (no eating through your overseas date allowance, yay!), smart suggestions that surprises you with hidden gems and much more. You can also take a look at their website if you are unsure before downloading.  

If you have any apps worth sharing, let us know! Find all the unlocked Smartphones and unlocked iPhones you need on our website. 

 

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Examined

More often than not, we have grown very attached to our phones. They have seamlessly integrated themselves into our lives – sometimes without us even noticing.

Some can’t remember life before the iPhone and others remember the old days where you would have to find a phone box to call home.

For pretty much everything we require there is an app for that. From fitness and health, to flight check –in and personal finance.

Now the time is approaching or has come for you to upgrade your phone. And from what you can tell, the main difference between the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is the size. Unfortunately this is where you are wrong. The obvious difference is indeed the size, but there are other main differences so we’ve put together for a few highlights for your reference when it comes to choosing between the two.

Size

We have already established there is a noticeable size difference between the two phones; it’s either a blessing or a curse – depending on your view of Phablets in general.

So let’s get down to business.

The measurements are as follows:

Battery

As expected the iPhone 5 Plus packs a much larger battery due to needing to be able to power its larger screen. 

Talk time on the 6: 14 hours on 3G. iPhone 6 Plus: 24 hours 3G

Internet usage on the 6: Up to 10 hours on 3G and up to 11 hours on Wi-Fi. iPhone 6 Plus: Up to 12 hours on 3G and up to 12 hours on Wi-Fi

Video playback on the 6: Up to 11 hours. iPhone 6 Plus: Up to 14 hours

Audio playback on the 6: Up to 50 hours. iPhone 6 Plus: Up to 80 hours

Looking at the details above, if you are a power user then your best bet would be to pick the iPhone 6 Plus.

Camera

The iPhone 6 will be easier to handle in one hand than the 6 Plus but with the larger screen on the 6 Plus, there will be more viewfinder screen space.

Both phones feature the same camera lines – an 8 megapixel shooter (just like the iPhone 5S, but features an improved f/2.2 aperture so your pictures are always going to look better in all conditions.

And finally the Specs