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Blame it on its minuscule size and hidden location, but a SIM card is one of those things you tend to forget about until it stops working. With it, your iPhone is a dazzling piece of modern technology – able to make calls to the other side of the globe, fire off texts, and access …Continue Reading

Since 2007, Apple has been popping out new iterations of the iPhone like it’s their job (because, well, it is). And although each generation brings something new to the table, those changes aren’t always easy to see at a glance—especially if you aren’t staring at iPhones day in and day out like we are.  So, …Continue Reading

iPhones are reliable. Thanks to Apple’s expert craftsmanship, even their oldest models can take a licking and keep on ticking. It is this reliability, and their high resale values, that makes iPhones excellent candidates for trade-in and the perfect device for second or even third owners.  So, how do you prepare your iPhone to be …Continue Reading

We don’t know about you, but for us, one of the great joys of owning a smartphone is getting to upgrade it to something shiny and new every once in a while. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as organizing your apps, picking the perfect wallpaper, and making a new device your own. However, the question …Continue Reading

You love Apple products. Heck, we can’t get enough of them either! So, this is probably going to be difficult for you to hear (put your earmuffs on if you don’t think you’re Apple-obsessed heart can handle it):  Buy a new iPhone every year, watch all the Apple TV you can handle, try to be …Continue Reading

Today’s the day—you finally made the last payment on your iPhone and that baby is officially all yours. That means you’re able to use it while traveling abroad with a local SIM card and are free to switch networks as you please, right? Don’t start booking your flight to New Zealand or running to T-Mobile …Continue Reading

If you’re here reading this, chances are that you or someone you know is a member of an exclusive group of people: current iPhone 5 or 5s owners. And they’re not alone. In fact, the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s account for 1.72% of the smartphones operating around the world today. Contrastingly, the most popular …Continue Reading

Do you know someone who still has an iPhone 7? What about an iPhone 6 Plus, or maybe even a 5s? Chances are that, even though these iPhones came out between four to seven years ago, someone you know still owns and uses one. If that someone you know is you, you’re not alone. In …Continue Reading

In this crazy day and age, there are a few inarguable truths: TikTok pet challenges are a balm for the quarantine-weary soul, maskne is (unfortunately) a thing, and people are still obsessed with iPhones. There isn’t much mystery to the pups and pimples, but what is it about iPhones that continues to inspire such adoration …Continue Reading

To say that people love their iPhones would be an understatement. Since the first iPhone was released in September 2007, folks have been downright fanatical when a new model is launched, even going so far as to stand in line for hours (or even camp out) waiting for their chance to own the new device. …Continue Reading

Each year, thousands of people around the world wake when the moon is up to go stand in line. No, not for Black Friday shopping or Hamilton tickets (although that happens too), but to be one of the first to own the newest iPhone. Is this unnecessary? Yup, especially with the ability to pre-order. What …Continue Reading

For over a decade, Apple fans across the globe have gone a bit, shall we say, over the top when a new iPhone drops. Standing in dauntingly long lines, camping outside stores, even dressing up in costume for the occasion: To call these product launches an event would be putting it mildly. Phenomenon, more like. …Continue Reading

Aside from getting hundreds of millions of people to spend their hard-earned money on a new iPhone each year, there’s one thing Apple does incredibly well: make those same high-quality, cutting-edge smartphones that keep people coming back for more. It’s that quality, along with Apple’s ongoing support for and access to software updates for older …Continue Reading

If there is one thing that Apple knows, it’s quality. From top tier design to ongoing support for and access to software updates regardless of which iPhone you have, they’ve got the stuff that keeps fans coming back year after year. Another thing giving Apple a leg up on the competition? iPhone’s consistently high resale …Continue Reading

No ifs, ands, or buts about it: When it comes to resale value, iPhones are the indisputable victors. Sure, you can’t walk into your carrier to trade it in six months down the road and expect to get anything close to what you spent when you first bought it. Like driving a car off the …Continue Reading

From the moment you unbox your shiny, new iPhone, you’re thrust into a race against time. No, not just against that inevitable moment when you drop your phone facedown on the ground only to cross your fingers and hope for the best, but against the looming iPhone “Storage Almost Full” —or worse, “iPhone Storage Full—message. …Continue Reading

Viruses have been a regular part of mobile technology since the dawn of the first smartphone. They’re usually developed by hackers who wish to break into your device and obtain vital information like bank details, passwords, and more.  Fortunately for Apple fans everywhere, you shouldn’t need to panic because Apple protects their devices with several …Continue Reading

Machines buying machines. It sounds like a far-fetched scene from Star Wars, but it’s happening every day at a Walmart or shopping mall near you. These reverse vending machines are giving us a glimpse into what the future (or perhaps a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away) might look like. While there …Continue Reading

Your iPhone is halfway through uploading all your precious vacation photos (or shall I say, Covid-19 staycation pics) to iCloud when the moment you’ve been dreading happens: the “iCloud Storage Full” message. Don’t smash that “Upgrade Storage” button just yet, however. We’re here to walk you through what to do when your iCloud storage is …Continue Reading

Got an old cell phone to trade in or get rid of? With rapidly changing technology, it doesn’t take long before your old device is virtually obsolete. But, no one wants to throw that money down the drain. So, if you’re staring at an iPhone 7 that’s collecting dust or barely getting the job done, …Continue Reading

Maybe you loved your Apple Watch, maybe you hated it, or maybe you just never used it. Whatever it was, it doesn’t matter now—all you should care about is finding the best place to trade in your Apple Watch for cash (or store credit… if you’re into that sorta thing). Fortunately, you’ve got plenty of …Continue Reading

Does it feel like your Android phone is running slower than the last 45 minutes of the workday? Does your battery drain rapidly? Do you experience frequent app crashes, screen glitches, unexpected charges on your account, or pop-up ads even when your internet browser isn’t open?  If you’ve noticed these or other frustrating malfunctions, it could …Continue Reading

You dropped your iPhone. It shattered your screen. It shattered your heart. Heck, it might have even shattered your dreams (okay, maybe that was an exaggeration, but it definitely stinks to crack your screen). Now you’re left with a decision: Do I keep using this iPhone and deal with the judgmental looks and bandaged fingers? …Continue Reading

We’ve all been there before. You grab your iPhone so you can bombard your bestie or a complete stranger with memes and adorable cat pics share a fascinating article with a colleague only to find AirDrop not working. So frustrating! Never fear—there are a few things you can do to get AirDrop up and running …Continue Reading

From social security numbers and family birthdates to credit card details and banking information, a ton of numbers swirl around our brains on a daily basis. While we don’t use it as much as those above, there is one number that is worth writing down for safekeeping: your smartphone’s IMEI number. Whether switching carriers and …Continue Reading

From the moment we take a new iPhone out of the box, the war for its well-being begins. We cloak it in a shockproof case, swallow our pride and upgrade to AppleCare+, and religiously upload all our food selfies to iCloud to keep its storage as free and clear as possible. There is one battle, …Continue Reading

There’s no denying that cell phone bills can put a depressing dent in your wallet. Thankfully, joining forces with your partner, family, or even a group of friends can help make the burden much more manageable. So, we did some digging and came up with the best family phone plans out there in a number …Continue Reading

For us here at GadgetGone, unboxing a new Apple device feels a bit like opening up a really great birthday gift. Shiny and with many fun buttons to press, we love discovering what makes our new devices tick. However, what happens if it mysteriously stops working or you drop it? Or worse yet, lose it? …Continue Reading

Having a smartphone is a bit like being in a relationship. When you first start hanging out, things are magical. You take tons of photos with each other, spend every opportunity getting to learn their ins and outs, maybe even teach them a (Siri) shortcut or two. It seems like no matter how much baggage …Continue Reading

Thinking about ditching your iPhone to join the dark side get an Android and looking to bring your contacts along for the ride? Just updated to Windows 10 and needing to share your iPhone contacts with your PC? Worried about a catastrophic iCloud outage and pondering an offline backup just in case? Whatever your reasons …Continue Reading

Most people make it their mission to keep their phones dry. After all, rice is meant to be eaten, not used as a device-drying desiccant. But now that summer is here, what if you want to take your smartphone with you on all your socially distanced aquatic adventures? Luckily, there’s a (waterproof) case for that. …Continue Reading

Today’s the day. After obsessing over what phone to upgrade to for the past several couple months (let’s be honest, you started pondering what the socially acceptable time frame was between upgrades only a few months after getting your new smartphone home), you finally stand at the checkout poised to swipe your card. Then, waking …Continue Reading

Sleek and shiny, your iPhone’s glass shell is a thing of indisputable beauty – that is, until you inevitably drop it on the ground only to watch its back shatter in slow-mo into a hundred glittering pieces. Meanwhile, the investment that you once used to take cute dog photos and tweet hot takes with abandon …Continue Reading

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as pulling out your phone to use Face ID only to find a fresh scratch marring your screen and reflection (other than when Face ID stops working altogether). Not only are these scrapes unsightly, but they make it challenging to see the display and can even interfere with touchscreen capabilities …Continue Reading

Jackpot! While digging through your desk drawer, you discovered your old iPhone. Dollar signs start swirling through your mind as you think about where you can take it to make some quick cash. There’s just one tiny problem: You can’t remember the darn passcode. So, can you sell locked iPhones? In fact, you’ve got quite …Continue Reading

Chances are you’ve heard it before: The sickening thud of an expensive iPhone hitting the pavement and shattering on impact. The vibrations of the sound thud in your ears as you realize that your phone will never, ever be the same. The blood rushes to your stomach as if you were sucker-punched and your shocked …Continue Reading

Cell phones are insanely expensive. With the latest flagship models tipping the scales at over $1,000, you’re probably looking to sell your old model to help offset the cost of your shiny new investment. Once you’ve sold your cell phone, it’s time to ship it. If this is your first time shipping a cell phone …Continue Reading

  Remember unlocking your Nokia by typing out a 4 digit passcode on those plastic buttons? Those phones are literally in museums now but you can guarantee they’re still working, unlike the Face ID on your iPhone. Of course, you can still unlock your iPhone without Face ID; you’ll just have to type your passcode …Continue Reading

Did you just update your iPhone 7 only to find it now says “no service”? Welcome to the club, we’ve got good news and bad news.   The Good News: This issue is caused by a manufacturing defect and Apple has taken responsibility for it by offering a free repair program.    The Bad News: …Continue Reading

Cracking your iPhone means cracking your wallet, no way around it. Luckily, you’ve got more options than we’ve got puns & GadgetGone is in a unique position of being able to offer an educated (and unbiased) opinion of where to repair your iPhone screen. We know a lot about repairing iPhone screens only because we …Continue Reading

Before selling or giving away your iPhone you’ll want to make sure you reset it to factory stock settings so it can be used by another user. Luckily Apple makes this process extremely simple. All you need to do to completely wipe your iPhone is follow the below directions (this also works with iPads and …Continue Reading

Selling your old iPhone has never been easier than it is today. iPhones hold their value better than any other smartphone. Luckily for Apple fans, that means there’s a huge secondary market for them and that someone is willing to pay cash for your old iPhone right now. No matter who or where you sell …Continue Reading

Selling your iPhone online is one of the most convenient ways to score some extra cash.  It’s also very simple as long as you stick to a few key rules.   Cancel service on your old iPhone Before selling your iPhone be sure to call your network provider and let them know you want to …Continue Reading

People love iPhones. Every September Apple sets the benchmark when it comes to smartphone design. iPhones are beautiful, fast, reliable and intuitive. It’s really no wonder why Apple is widely considered the industry leader in the smartphone universe. One of the greatest perks of owning an iPhone is actually not owning it at all. When …Continue Reading

Selling your iPhone online to GadgetGone is fast and easy. Following these few simple tips will make sure the the whole process goes off without a hitch. Keep in mind that while this post is catered towards selling to GadgetGone, the information is useful no matter where you plan to sell your iPhone online.   …Continue Reading

Where’s the best place to sell your old iPhone? eBay? Craigslist? Any of the above might work but are they really the best? Probably not. Unless you need the cash today, a buyback website is the ultimate platform to sell your old iPhone; here’s why. The buyback industry is extremely competitive. As a result of …Continue Reading

Wondering what to do before selling your iPhone? Follow these quick steps to make sure your sale goes off without a hitch. Call Your Carrier Call your carrier and let them know that you’re selling your old iPhone. Ask them if the iPhone is completely paid off and free of any contractual obligations to make …Continue Reading

The iPhone 6 was one of the most popular iPhone models of all time. So popular in fact, that it’s still one of the most sought after pre-owned iPhone models to this day. That means if you’re looking to sell your iPhone 6 for cash you’re in luck. Your old iPhone 6 could still be …Continue Reading

The iPhone 6 was one of the most innovative iPhone models Apple ever released. They remain one of the most in-demand pre-owned iPhone models so if you have an old one in your drawer it’s a great time to sell it.  How much you can get varies widely depending on where you decide to sell …Continue Reading

With the release of the new generation iPhone likely to be announced within the next month, it’s time to start thinking about where you’re going to sell your old iPhone. One thing that’s certain is that it’s always better to sell your iPhone the month before Apple announces its new model. Once Apple announces its …Continue Reading

Looking for a place to send your old phone? You’re not alone, almost 40 billion dollars worth of pre-owned smartphones are sold each year. That’s hundreds of millions of smartphones each year. There’s a huge network of businesses that help facilitate the sale of all of these smartphones. Here are some of your best options …Continue Reading