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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Apple's iPad Mini drops under £30 and arrives next day
Apple's iPad Mini drops under £30 and arrives next day It's small enough to take on-the-go yet it's still powerful enough to run most apps without any issue Apple's iPad tablets are remarkable devices, capable of substituting some laptops depending on your work requirements. However while the robust iPad Pro models can reach a whopping 12.9 inches, some tech enthusiasts prefer a smaller, more portable alternative. Enter the iPad Mini, offering the familiar iPad design and functionality but in a compact size that could fit into a large pocket. With a screen size of 7.9 inches, Wowcher is currently offering a deal on a refurbished iPad Mini model for just £29.99, a significant drop from its usual price of £129.99. The model available here is the first generation of the iPad Mini, which was initially launched in 2012. As such, it may not deliver the performance of contemporary models, but it can still be utilised for certain tasks devised by creative tech users. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here One common use for this older iPad is to transform it into a permanent digital photo frame. Simply upload your favourite photos, mount it near a constant power source, and you have a vibrant display that can automatically cycle through all your cherished images. Another popular application for this tablet is to serve as a control centre for smart home devices. Mount the iPad on a wall and equip it with the necessary apps to manage light switches, thermostats or video doorbells, and you've got a dedicated smart home hub at your disposal, reports the Manchester Evening News. However, it's crucial to ensure that the apps you wish to utilise are compatible with this iPad model. Apple ceased its support in 2015, and it only accommodates iOS 9 - some applications necessitate a more recent software version, so it's advisable to do your homework before acquiring one. The good news is that if you need a newer model of iPad, Wowcher has plenty of other deals that might strike your fancy. Here are some of the best ones available right now: Out of all the deals, the iPad Air 5th Gen likely offers the best value for money. This is due to its compatibility with Apple's latest iOS update and its likelihood of remaining updated for several years owing to its M1 chip, which is still sufficiently robust for everyday tasks. If you're hesitant about shelling out £359, the iPad 8th Gen also presents a reasonable budget alternative. It may perform tasks slightly slower than the iPad Air, but it's still compatible with iOS 18, which remains the most recent software until Apple releases iOS 26 later this year. Online feedback suggests that those who have attempted to use the iPad Mini 1st Gen in 2025 have encountered numerous issues when trying to load contemporary apps like Netflix and YouTube. Some users also report that while Safari does launch as expected web pages can take significantly longer to load compared to the speed we've become accustomed to with modern hardware. However some users on the MacRumours forums have mentioned that they continue to use their device as a dedicated eReader for digital books. Another iPad Mini owner utilises it solely for streaming music through his home speakers. Article continues below The 1st Generation iPad Mini does hold some appeal for those willing to experiment a bit, and at £30, it certainly offers value in these scenarios. Nonetheless, if you're after something with a bit more capability, it might be worth opting for a more contemporary model.
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Shoppers save £100 on iPad Mini as it drops to £30 in popular deal
Wowcher promises to send the compact tablet out with speedy delivery. Tablets have become increasingly popular with tech users as they are the perfect combination of a laptop and a smartphone. With all the capabilities to help users get their work done, these slimline devices can also be easily placed into a bag when not in use and it won't take up too much space. Apple has been leading the race in tablets for many years, with the iPad being extremely popular with customers. However, with newer models boasting screens as big as 12.9-inches, some shoppers may be put off as they are looking for something on the smaller side. For those looking for a compact, handheld device, the iPad Mini may be the perfect option as it boasts a 7.9-inch display, making it much more 'pocket sized'. What's even better is that Wowcher has cut the price of the gadget down from £129.99 down to £29.99 in a popular deal. Shoppers should note that the iPad Mini for sale is the first generation of the device that was released in 2012. Additionally, the tech has already been owned by another person before it was refurbished by experts, reports Manchester Evening News. Because of this, shoppers shouldn't expect the mini tablet to offer a performance of that of newer, shinier devices on the market. However, this doesn't mean that the gadget is at the end of its life, as it still has many uses. iPad Mini £129.99 £29.99 Wowcher Buy Now Product Description For example, some iPad Mini owners have decided to use it as a permanent digital photo frame by uploading their favourite pics and mounting the device somewhere with a power source. With a vibrant screen, the device will switch between your photos automatically. Alternatively, some shoppers have decided to use the tablet as a hub for other smart home devices. For those who want an easily accessible control panel for your smart tech, users just need to mount the iPad onto the wall, download the apps to control lightswitches, video doorbells and thermostats and you are all set. The only issue that may arise with the smart panel idea is that some of the apps may not be compatible with the device. This is due to Apple discontinuing the first gen iPad Mini in 2015, which means it can only support apps that work with iOS 9. For those who are happy to buy a refurbished iPad but are looking for a newer model in comparison to the iPad Mini, Wowcher also has some cracking deals on other devices. For example, shoppers can grab the 8th Generation iPad for £139 after it was chopped from a retail price of £429.99. This device is compatible with the latest iOS software and is powered by the A12 Fusion chip. With a slightly bigger screen at 10.2-inches, this iPad comes with smooth multitasking and a fast performance. Alternatively, Wowcher has chopped 50 per cent off the iPad Pro 3rd Gen. Normally priced at £849, shoppers can now snatch it up for £425. Released in 2018, this device comes with a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display, as well as a 12MP rear camera that can record in 4K. For those still wanting the compact size of the mini alternative, Amazon is selling the iPad Mini with the A17 Pro chip for a slightly lower price of £469 (RRP £499). Available in four colours, this device comes with a 8.3-inch screen and 128GB of storage. Some iPad Mini owners have spoken about their experiences online with using the first gen iPad Mini in 2025. Some have noted that they have run into several issues with trying to load modern apps such as Netflix and Youtube. On top of this, others noted that Safari works as it should, but web pages can take longer load in comparison to modern devices. As for those still regularly using the decade-old device, many said on MacRumours forums that they use the tablet as an eReader for digital books. This is a sound use of the tablet as the current cheapest Amazon Kindle on the market is priced at £94.99. Alternatively, one iPad Mini owner shared that they use the device as a music streaming device for his home speakers. To buy the iPad Mini for £29.99 from Wowcher, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
I found a secret iPhone folder that could expose bad habits, financial info & cheating – deleting it saved my storage
YOUR smartphone is like an electronic mirror - it can reveal all sorts about who you are, who you're close to and what your interests are. But I found a secret folder recently that could expose more about me than I'd like to admit. It's quite spooky. 4 It acts as a chunky dossier of my social media scrolling, internet browsing, social life - and all my bad habits Credit: Getty Apple introduced a dedicated Screenshots album in iOS 9, all the way back in 2015. Somehow, I've only just discovered it - and with the sheer size of it, there's no wonder my storage is always full. It's tucked away in From strings of screenshots of wedding guest dresses, confirmation pages following shopping orders and ticket bookings, to (and I hate to admit this) my own bank details - this album of images is incredibly personal. It acts as a chunky dossier of my social media scrolling, internet browsing, social life - and all my bad habits. All the Instagram profiles I've screenshotted, messages I've shared for my friends to weigh in on, to my own financial information that is ripe for hackers - it's all there. Whenever you screenshot something on your iPhone, that snap is automatically transported to its own, exclusive folder. Where these images are usually camouflaged in your wider Photos album, they are truly laid bare in the Screenshots folder. I had nearly 3,700 screenshotted images inside this hidden folder - that's roughly 2GB in storage. You might even be able to call me a digital hoarder - an emerging "dark side of technology" which can fuel anxiety and stress levels, according to a recent Apple shows you tips and tricks on the new Iphone 16e with Apple Intelligence But doing so is not only eating into my storage, it poses a huge security risk too. Interestingly, considering how much it reveals about me, this sneaky folder may even be used to 4 While you may find it hard to let go of some images - 'just in case' you might need them later - remember that some of these screenshots may pose a security risk Credit: Getty Save storage By deleting all my screenshots - spanning nearly a decade - I managed to Unlike your main photo library, the Screenshots album gives you the option to Select All - so deleting every snap in one swoop is easy. If you want to wipe all screenshots, tap Select in the top-right, then hit Select All in the top-left. Once everything's highlighted, tap the bin icon and confirm. While you may find it hard to let go of some images - 'just in case' you might need them later - remember that some of these screenshots may pose a security risk. Where is the Screenshots folder? Apple's Photos app automatically puts all your screenshots in a dedicated album - all you need to do is locate it. Here's how: Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down, and you will see a Media Types section. Tap it. Select Screenshots to see them all in one spot. If you're on iOS 17, make sure you're in the Albums tab. Then, scroll down to find the Screenshots folder. Alternatively, Apple may keep it in your Pinned Collections. Simply scroll along pass your Favourites and Recently Saved albums to find Screenshots. Image credit: Apple 4 Some screenshots may expose sensitive information, such as financial details or passwords Credit: Getty Security risk If you're an avid online shopper or digital banking user like me, then your screenshots could pose a security risk for your accounts. Some snaps may expose sensitive information, such as financial details or passwords. Even information that could be used for phishing scams, such as my name, email and postal address, can be in these screenshots. This is yet another reason to let go of those pesky screenshots you never revisit or reopen. Now, here's the part some people miss. When you delete a screenshot - or any image for that matter - it's not fully gone. The image quietly moves to the Recently Deleted album for up to 30 days before it is automatically removed. If you want it gone for good - and you want to free up space immediately - then go into the Recently Deleted album, select the screenshots again, and hit Delete . 4 This hidden folder could be an obscure but easy way to catch out a cheater Credit: Getty Caught out Now, I know that you could learn a lot about me from my Screenshots folder - meaning you could probably extract a lot of information about someone else from theirs. This hidden folder, therefore, could be an obscure but easy way to catch out a cheater. Anyone can delete texts or WhatsApp messages - however, there might be a trace of infidelity hidden in their screenshots. Be it from screenshots of someone's recent Instagram photo, or perhaps confirmation of a dinner reservation you weren't privy to. Four red flags your partner is cheating Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating. They start to take their phone everywhere with them In close relationships, it's normal to know each other's passwords and use each other's phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something. "You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something." They start telling you less about their day When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you. "If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don't want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag." "Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it's an easy way to get caught out," says Aaron. Their libido changes Your partner's libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron. Aaron says: "Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren't there before." They become negative towards you Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify. "To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven't walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating," warns Aaron.
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
I found a secret iPhone folder that could expose bad habits, financial info & cheating – deleting it saved my storage
Now, I know that you could learn a lot about me from my phone - meaning you could probably extract a lot of information about someone else from theirs I-PHONEY I found a secret iPhone folder that could expose bad habits, financial info & cheating – deleting it saved my storage YOUR smartphone is like an electronic mirror - it can reveal all sorts about who you are, who you're close to and what your interests are. But I found a secret folder recently that could expose more about me than I'd like to admit. It's quite spooky. Advertisement 4 It acts as a chunky dossier of my social media scrolling, internet browsing, social life - and all my bad habits Credit: Getty Apple introduced a dedicated Screenshots album in iOS 9, all the way back in 2015. Somehow, I've only just discovered it - and with the sheer size of it, there's no wonder my storage is always full. It's tucked away in Photos, and the most recent iOS 18 design makes it even more hidden. Strings of screenshots of wedding guest dresses, confirmation pages following shopping orders and ticket bookings, to (and I hate to admit this) my own bank details - this album of images is incredibly personal. Advertisement It acts as a chunky dossier of my social media scrolling, internet browsing, social life - and all my bad habits. All the Instagram profiles I've screenshotted, messages I've shared for my friends to weigh in on, to my own financial information that is ripe for hackers - it's all there. Whenever you screenshot something on your iPhone, that snap is automatically transported to its own, exclusive folder. Where these images are usually camouflaged in your wider Photos album, they are truly laid bare in the Screenshots folder. I had nearly 3,700 screenshotted images inside this hidden folder - that's roughly 2GB in storage. Advertisement You might even be able to call me a digital hoarder - an emerging "dark side of technology" which can fuel anxiety and stress levels, according to a recent study. Apple shows you tips and tricks on the new Iphone 16e with Apple Intelligence But doing so is not only eating into my storage, it poses a huge security risk too. Interestingly, considering how much it reveals about me, this sneaky folder may even be used to catch out a cheating partner. 4 While you may find it hard to let go of some images - 'just in case' you might need them later - remember that some of these screenshots may pose a security risk Credit: Getty Save storage By deleting all my screenshots - spanning nearly a decade - I managed to reclaim storage back. Advertisement Unlike your main photo library, the Screenshots album gives you the option to Select All - so deleting every snap in one swoop is easy. If you want to wipe all screenshots, tap Select in the top-right, then hit Select All in the top-left. Once everything's highlighted, tap the bin icon and confirm. While you may find it hard to let go of some images - 'just in case' you might need them later - remember that some of these screenshots may pose a security risk. Where is the Screenshots folder? Apple's Photos app automatically puts all your screenshots in a dedicated album - all you need to do is locate it. Here's how: Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down, and you will see a Media Types section. Tap it. Select Screenshots to see them all in one spot. If you're on iOS 17, make sure you're in the Albums tab. Then, scroll down to find the Screenshots folder. Alternatively, Apple may keep it in your Pinned Collections. Simply scroll along pass your Favourites and Recently Saved albums to find Screenshots. Image credit: Apple 4 Some screenshots may expose sensitive information, such as financial details or passwords Credit: Getty Advertisement Security risk If you're an avid online shopper or digital banking user like me, then your screenshots could pose a security risk for your accounts. Some snaps may expose sensitive information, such as financial details or passwords. Even information that could be used for phishing scams, such as my name, email and postal address, can be in these screenshots. This is yet another reason to let go of those pesky screenshots you never revisit or reopen. Now, here's the part some people miss. Advertisement When you delete a screenshot - or any image for that matter - it's not fully gone. The image quietly moves to the Recently Deleted album for up to 30 days before it is automatically removed. If you want it gone for good - and you want to free up space immediately - then go into the Recently Deleted album, select the screenshots again, and hit Delete. 4 This hidden folder could be an obscure but easy way to catch out a cheater Credit: Getty Caught out Now, I know that you could learn a lot about me from my Screenshots folder - meaning you could probably extract a lot of information about someone else from theirs. Advertisement This hidden folder, therefore, could be an obscure but easy way to catch out a cheater. Anyone can delete texts or WhatsApp messages - however, there might be a trace of infidelity hidden in their screenshots. Be it from screenshots of someone's recent Instagram photo, or perhaps confirmation of a dinner reservation you weren't privy to.
