With a 4.6 inch outer screen that folds out into a 7.3 inch mini-tablet, the Fold is a glimpse into the future of smartphones. Samsung has laid down the marker for portable tech, that will surely revolutionise mobile gaming and productivity.
At £1800, we don't expect to see many people using them just yet. But give it a few years for the technology to mature, and we'll see similar devices at affordable prices from several manufacturers.
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The key to any successful iPad repair is patiently preparing the frame to refit the screen.
We first remove residual adhesive and glass with a blade, before cleaning thoroughly with alcohol. Next, we re-shape the corners and file down any sharp edges. Lastly, we cut and fit new tape to secure the screen to the frame.
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Adults spend over 11 hours in front of screens on average. We spend 3-4 hours on our phones alone, and check our phones around 80 times per day - that's once every 12 minutes!
Smartphones, tablets, laptops and televisions provide instant access to work, entertainment, shopping, socialising, navigation, learning, gaming, fitness tracking, news and more. But studies show that excessive screen time can be detrimental to our health in the following ways:
Brain development: Studies have shown that those that have more screen time score lower on cognitive tests and show reduced activity in the part of the brain that controls empathy, organisation and impulse control.
Eye strain: Blue light emitted from screens can cause eye strain, headaches, and reduced sleep quality.
Mental health: Multiple studies have demonstrated a strong link between high usage time, and depression and anxiety.
iPhone users can use the screen time function on their device, which can be found in settings, to monitor and restrict their own screen time or their children's. Android users - we recommend downloading Usage Time from the Google Play Store, which will enable you to track your usage in detail and set limits. Thanks for reading!
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The UK will leave the EU on October 31st. Brexit was initially due to take place on March 29th, but has been delayed twice so far.
A No-deal Brexit could be on the cards, with bookmakers suggesting a 25-35% chance of this being the case. This would mean that the UK would leave the EU single market and customs union overnight. Headlines continue to be dominated by politicians debating whether this is reason enough to extend negotiations or cancel Brexit altogether.
Brexit is expected to have a number of implications on our lives, including: - Border delays for trade & personal travel - Increased food price and scarcity - with about 30% of our food currently sourced from the EU - Reduced access to pharmaceuticals and an increase in the price of medication - European Health Insurance Cards will no longer be valid
Economists also suspect that the pound will continue to depreciate, and that a recession will likely follow.
What about the tech market? Its not all doom-and-gloom for the industry. The UK has been named the 4th most promising global tech market in spite of Brexit. More potential good news for UK mobile consumers who since 2017 have been able to use minutes, texts & data abroad, within the EU. All the major networks; EE, 3, Vodafone & O2; have stated that they are working to ensure that this remains the same post-Brexit. Confidence within the industry is a bit lower, according to recent data - with most of this being due to uncertainty. It is expected that tech prices will continue to increase as a result of Brexit. This has already been demonstrated in the price of the iPhone 11 series, which was released last week, and which will be inflated by approximately £20.00-£50.00.
Going forward, it's critical that the correct measures are taken to ensure secure data transfer across borders, and that a sensible immigration policy allows companies to continue to attract tech-talent abroad. We suspect that our business, along with the repair industry and pre-owned device market, will be mostly unaffected by Brexit. Thanks for reading!
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