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AirPods 4 ANC at £129 Costs More Than the AirPods 5
AirPods 4 ANC are £129 at Argos, but AirPods 5 with ANC cost £119. My UK price maths on when the old model is still worth buying.
7 October 2026
The iPhone Air Is £300 Cheaper Anywhere But Apple
Apple now charges £1,099 for the iPhone Air in the UK, but Currys and Argos sell it for £799. Why the 1TB rose £300, and who should buy one.
5 October 2026
Is the MacBook Air M5 Worth £1,299? Not From Apple
The MacBook Air M5 rose from £1,099 to £1,299 in June. Where it is £111 cheaper, the charger missing from the box, and whether to wait for M6.
4 October 2026
Is the iPhone 17e Still Worth It Now It Costs £699?
The iPhone 17e is now £699 in the UK, up £100. My maths on what changed against the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16, and where it's still under £599.
1 October 2026
The Cheapest Apple Watch Ultra 3 Is the One Apple Sells
Apple still sells the Apple Watch Ultra 3 refurbished at £559, less than any new one in Britain and £190 under the Ultra 4. My maths and verdict.
28 September 2026
iPad 11th Generation: £429 at Apple, £355 If You Look
The iPad 11th generation is £429 at Apple and Currys, £355 at the cheapest UK seller. My maths on the £74 gap, and when Apple is still worth it.
24 September 2026
The Old AirPods Max Costs £150 Less and Lasts as Long
Two different headphones are called AirPods Max in the UK right now. The older H1 pair is £150 less with the same 20-hour battery. Which one to buy.
22 September 2026
iPhone 16 Pro Max Price in UK: £703 or £999, Same Phone
The iPhone 16 Pro Max price in UK runs £703 to £1,099 for one 256GB phone. What the gap buys, and why Apple's refurb costs more than a new 17.
21 September 2026
AirPods Pro 3 UK: Stop Buying These From Apple
Apple charges £219 for AirPods Pro 3. The cheapest AirPods Pro 3 UK price today is £164.84 - here is the maths, and who should buy AirPods 5 instead.
15 September 2026
Apple Watch Series 11 Price UK: Apple Stopped Selling It
Apple pulled the Series 11 on launch day. The real Apple Watch Series 11 price UK buyers face now, and the retailer charging £110 too much.
14 September 2026
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: You're Comparing the Wrong Two
Mac mini vs Mac Studio with the new UK prices: the real choice is the £1,699 mini against the £2,499 Studio, and what that £800 actually buys.
1 September 2026
Apple Watch SE 3 vs Series 11: The Gap Is Now £60
Apple Watch SE 3 vs Series 11: same S10 chip, and Apple now sells the Series 11 refurbished from £279, just £60 more. UK prices and my verdict.
31 August 2026
MacBook Neo Review 2026: Is the Cheapest Mac Worth It?
MacBook Neo review: I used the £699 Mac as my only machine for a week. What it nails, where Apple cut corners, and who should skip it.
12 March 2026
Apple Creator Studio Review 2026: Worth $12.99/Month?
Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro for $12.99/month. Here's who it's for and who should skip it.
10 February 2026
TRMNL Review: The E-Ink Display That Respects Your Attention
My TRMNL e-ink display review after weeks of use. A subscription-free, open-source dashboard that delivers information without demanding your attention.
25 January 2026