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The show (video and audio podcasts) is produced on a shoestring budget and needs your help! If you're enjoying it both the shows then please consider helping out by joining what I call my monthly 'virtual pint of beer' club - i.e. if you met me in the street, would you at least buy me a beer to say "thank you"? (3 pounds a month was roughly the price of a pint here in the UK a year or two ago).

Mind you, please donate because you think the work I/we put in is worth it. And not because of the giveaways, which are simply a way of doling out ex-review hardware to a good home! Winners are people drawn at random on The Phones Show Chat podcast every week...

I have a choice of accessories (listed below) to give away to a lucky monthly 'virtual pint of beer' donator or an ad-hoc donator (auto-added in from donations in the previous month - in other words, you don't have to sign up to a recurring 'monthly' donation in order to be in the draw), chosen at random every week until further notice on the Phones Show Chat. 

The winner, each week, will be notified by email and can choose anything from the list below, posted free worldwide:

Updated August 2020. Very old items are now right at the bottom, underneath the 'miscellany'! I've sorted the accessories into rough and ready groups, where applicable: 

Samsung Galaxy S20 range:

  • Olixar X-Ranger tough case for the S20 with built-in credit card multi-tool
  • Olixar Carbon Fibre TPU protective case for the S20
  • Ringke Fusion-X case in black for the Galaxy S20
  • Olixar Leather-style Wallet Stand case in black for the S20
  • Olixar NovaShield bumper case for the S20
  • Olixar Ultra-Thin clear case for the S20
  • LoveCases clear (starry) case for the S20
  • Samsung official 'Clear Cover' (very nice) for the S20
  • Samsung official 'Smart Clear View' case for the S20
  • Spigen 'Neo Hybrid' premium case for the S20 Ultra, in black
  • Olixar Soft Silicone premium case for the S20 Ultra, in dark blue
  • Olixar NovaShield 'Ultra Bumper' Clear case for the S20 Ultra
  • Olixar 'Carbon Fibre' TPU case for the S20 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range:

  • Olixar Carbon Fibre TPU case for the Note 10+, in black
  • Samsung official Silicone cover for the Note 10+, in black
  • Olixar leather-style Wallet stand, in black, for the Note 10+
  • Minimalist clear TPU cover for the Note 10+ with reinforced corners

Samsung Galaxy S10 range:

  • Olixar Exoshield TPU, Clear, for S10
  • Olixar Exoshield TPU, Clear, for S10+
  • Official Samsung black 'SIlicone Cover' for the S10
  • Olixar Black 'Attache' case for the S10
  • Olixar Black 'Dual layer armour' case for the S10
  • Light blue semi-translucent hard plastic back shell for the S10, with screen end protection
  • Ringke Fusion Crystal Clear for the S10
  • Ringke Onyx Black for the Galaxy S10+
  • Ringke Fusion in Smoke Black for the Galaxy S10+
  • Olixar 'Attache' style faux leather in-situ case for the S10e
  • Olixar ExoShield clear snap-on case for the S10e
  • Zizo Bolt TPU black tough case for the S10e (including glass protector)
  • Official Samsung 'Pattern cover' for the S10e (in white)

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 9:

  • Olixar Finger ring tough case for S9, in black
  • Heavy duty Newseego Folio leather Wallet case for the S9+ in black, with three card slots
  • Midnight blue hard plastic back shell for the S9+, with screen end protection
  • Unbranded cloth-backed TPU black case for the S9+ (some wear and tear)
  • Ringke Air TPU clear case for the Note 9
  • Olixar Sentinel textured case for the S9, black
  • Spigen Rugged Armor tough TPU case, in black for the S9
  • Official Samsung 'Soft Touch Silicone' case, in pink (another in dark grey, take your pick), for the S9+
  • Official Samsung red cloth-effect in-situ case for the S9+
  • official Samsung ribbed 'stand' tough case in grey for the S9+
  • Generic clear quality TPU case for the Galaxy S9+
  • Generic slim black silicone sleeve for the Galaxy S9
  • Zizo tempered glass screen protector for the S9+, with Bolt tough case with kick stand and belt clip, all in steampunk gold plastic(!)
  • Totallee-branded boxed shiny white flexi-plastic minimalistic case for the S9+
  • Totallee-branded boxed clear/frosted flexi-plastic minimalistic case for the S9+

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Note 4, II and Note 3 stuff in 'older' section at end):

  • a 'Maxi Pro' clear grippy TPU case for the Note 8

Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, S8, S8+ (older S series in the section at the end of this main list):

  • Whitestone Dome Glass 3D glass full cover, new, with installation kit and boxed, for the Galaxy S8
  • a gun metal Obliq 'Slim Meta Chain' tough case for the Galaxy S8+
  • a black Ringke Onyx armoured TPU case for the Note 8
  • a Ghostek 'Cloak 2' 'explosion-proof' clear/gold two part case for the Galaxy S8+
  • an Olixar X-Trex Rugged hard case in Red and black for the Galaxy S8+
  • an official Samsung white/violet/green '2 piece cover' for the Galaxy S8+
  • an Olixar genuine leather black executive wallet case for the Galaxy S8+
  • an Olixar X-Duo carbon fibre/silver Premium in-situ case for the Galaxy S8+
  • a ScreenKnight 'ultra tough' screen protector, boxed, for the Galaxy S8+
  • a Spigen gun metal slim case for the Galaxy S7 Edge
  • a grippy black Ringke slim case for the Galaxy S7 Edge
Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max:
  • UAG super-tough 'ice' TPU rugged case for the 11 Pro
  • Olixar 'Full Body' two part clear gel case for the 11 Pro
  • VRS premium back cover/case, in 'Sand Stone' for the 11 Pro
  • Olixar 'Carbon Fibre' in-situ case/cover, in back, for the 11 Pro
  • an Olixar Novashield black/clear bumper case for the 11 Pro Max

Apple iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR:
  • an Olixar NovaShield case in black for the XS Max
  • a UAG Monarch super rugged case in black for the XS
  • a Ringke Air Kit clear case for the XS Max
  • a UAG Metropolis 'Rugged' black folio case for the XS Max
  • an Olixar Ultra Tough tempered Glass screen cover for the XS Max
  • an Olixar Tough Premium case in blue, with kick stand, for the XS Max
  • a Olixar X-Duo Carbon Fibre Silver in-situ case for the 'X'
  • a Olixar Radiating Red in-situ 'mesh' case for the 'X'
  • a Ghostek Cloak 3 dual-layer Tough Case in white/clear for the 'X'

Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus (i.e. with no 3.5mm jack):
  • an unbranded glossy black ultra-slim in-situ case for the iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus
  • an Olixar X-Duo premium tough case for the iPhone 7 Plus
  • a Spigen Rugged Armour in-situ case for the iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus
Apple Watch/miscellany:
  • Spigen Black Rugged Armor case for the 42mm Watch
Alcatel IDOL phones (various OS):
  • Olixar Flexishield for IDOL 4S and IDOL 4 Pro (Windows), black matt
  • AMZER black matt TPU tough case for the IDOL 4S and IDOL 4 Pro (Windows) (2 available)
  • Kamal Star faux-leather black folio case for the IDOL 4S and IDOL 4 Pro (Windows)
  • J&D black gel case for IDOL 4S and IDOL 4 Pro (Windows)
  • Incipio Octane Pure case for the IDOL 4S and IDOL 4 Pro (Windows)
  • An Illumishield precision laser cut screen protector for the IDOL 4S and IDOL 4 Pro (Windows)
Xiaomi devices:
  • a Spigen Ultra Hybrid clear tough shell for the Mi 9T Pro

Nokia Android devices:
  • more here soon...
Nokia/Microsoft Lumia devices:
  • an unbranded clear tough case for the Lumia 950 XL
  • an official dark grey Nokia back for the Lumia 735, with Qi charging and NFC coils etc.
  • an official CC-3065 Qi charging shell for the Lumia 925
  • a black padded leather Terrapin wallet case for the Lumia 950 XL
  • a black leather Krusell Boras Folio case for the Lumia 950 XL
  • a white transparent TPU in-situ case for the Nokia Lumia 1520
  • a Terrapin 'Shock Resistant' dual layer in-situ case for the Lumia 950 XL (choice of silver or dark blue)
  • a Melkco black matt TPU in-situ case for the Lumia 1520
  • an official white back cover for the Lumia 640 XL
  • a black leather flip case for the Lumia 1520
  • a dual layer black super-rugged case for the Lumia 950 XL (one thicker, with kick stand, one without - specify which!)
  • a brown faux-leather shell case for the Lumia 950 XL, with credit card flap on back
  • a TUDIA ultra-slim black TPU case for the Lumia 1520
Google Nexus/Pixel devices
  • an Olixar 'Carbon Fibre' TPU tough case, in black, for the Pixel 4 XL
  • an Olixar 'Ultra-thin' case for the Pixel 4 XL
  • an Olixar ExoShield Clear case for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar 'Leather-style' wallet case in black, for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar 'Attache' TPU tough case for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar 'Ultra-thin' Clear case for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar 'Flexi-shield blue case for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar Canvas wallet case for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar 'Sentinel black grippy TPU case for the Pixel 4
  • an Olixar Soft Silicone case in Black, for the Pixel 4 XL
  • a clear Ringke TPU 'Fusion' tough case for the Pixel 3 XL
  • a black Olixar NovaShield bumper case for the Pixel 3a XL
  • a black Olixar Sentinel TPU case for the Pixel 3a XL
  • an Olixar clear 'Ultra-thin' TPU case for the Pixel 3a XL
  • an Olixar Leather-style wallet stand case for the Pixel 3a XL, in black
  • an Olixar Sentinel black TPU case for the Pixel 3a XL
  • an Olixar black 'Novashield' bumper case for the Pixel 3a XL
  • an Olixar 'leather-style' Wallet case for the Pixel 3a XL, in black
  • an Olixar 'ultra-thin' clear case for the Pixel 3a XL
  • a luxury Noreve white leather wallet folio case for the Pixel 3 XL
  • an Olixar Leather-style Wallet folio case, in black, for the Pixel 3 XL
  • an Olixar ExoShield Tough snap-on case in black, for the Pixel 3 XL
  • a Ghostek Exec 2 Wallet case, in black, for the Pixel 3 XL
  • an Olixar NovaShield black/clear 'bumper' case for the Pixel 3 XL
  • a Totallee matt back 'ultra-minimalist' hard case for the Pixel 3 XL
  • a Totallee clear TPU 'ultra-minimalist' soft case for the Pixel 3 XL
  • a Ringke Onyx tough TPU case for the Pixel 3, in black
  • an Olixar ExoShield tough 'Snap-on' clear case for the Pixel 3
  • a Ringke Fusion clear TPU tough case for the Pixel 3
  • an Olixar NovaShield black/clear 'bumper' case for the Pixel 3
  • a clear Ringke TPU tough case for the Pixel
  • a Spigen Liquid Crystal clear case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a VRS Design High Pro Shield case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a sturdy clear TPU case, LK-branded for the Pixel 2 XL
  • an Olixar Ultra-thin clear TPU case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a black Spigen armoured case for the original Pixel, with foldout kick stand
  • a clear Spigen tough case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a black Zizo 'Static' series tough case for the Pixel 2 XL, with kick stand
  • a black Spigen 'Thin Fit' Air Cushion case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a black Spigen 'Slim Armor' Air Cushion case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a black 'Rugged Armor' 'Ultimate Experience' tough case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • an Olixar ExoShield Tough snap-on case for the Pixel 2 XL
  • a cloth black 'Zizo' folio case for the Pixel
  • a ScreenKnight 'ultra tough' screen protector for the Pixel XL
  • a glossy black LK tough TPU case for the Pixel
  • a transparent TPU case for the Nexus 6P
  • a tempered glass screen protector for the Nexus 6P
OnePlus devices:
  • a tempered glass screen protector for the OnePlus 5, boxed/packaged
Razer:
  • a smoked greay official plastic hard shell case for the Razer Phone original
  • a new, boxed, 'ultra-thin' (with corner protection) clear case for the Razer Phone 2
  • a (used) clear TPU in-situ case for the Razer Phone original
  • an Orzly faux-leather brown shell case with credit card slot for the Razer Phone original
Huawei/Honor devices:
  • an Olixar Carbon Fibre case in black for the P40 Pro
  • an Olixar Slim Leather Wallet case in black for the P40 Pro
  • an official Huawei Smart View Flip Cover for the P40 Pro
  • an Olixar 'Ultra-thin' clear case for the P40 Pro
  • an official Huawei 'Clear Case' for the P40 Pro
  • an Olixar pastel blue silicone case for the P30 Pro
  • an official Huawei silicone case for the P30 Pro, in black
  • an official Huawei 'Wallet case' for the P30 Pro, in black
  • a Rearth Ringke 'Crystal clear' case for the P30 Pro
  • a 'Case 44' 'No.3' rubberised cover/case for the P30 Pro
  • a clear 'Profer' branded TPU case for the Honor 8
  • an AutoFocus 'Ultimate Experience' textured leather-effect TPU case for the Mate 20 Pro
  • an Olixar 'Ultra-thin clear case for the Mate 20 Pro
  • an official Huawei Silicone case (in blue) for the Mate 20 Pro
  • a leather-style crocodile-textured in-situ clip-on case for the Mate 20 Pro
  • a clear TPU case for the Mate 10 Pro, with 'mountain' decals
  • an Olixar black 'leather-style' Wallet Case for the Honor 10
  • a 'Spigen-style' carbon fibre textured TPU case for the Honor 10
  • a clear silicone case for the Honor 8
  • a blue 'Mocadile' hard case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro
  • a brown 'Mocadile' hard case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro
  • a 'Beardodo' dual layer hard case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, with kick stand
  • a grey 'Xlevel' soft touch 'Dress code' case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro
  • a bluey-grey silicone textured 'The Ultimate Experience' tough case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro
  • a delicate blue soft touch case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, branding looks like "MOFI" but that might just be my eyes 8-)
  • case for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro
  • an Olixar '100% clear Ultra Thin case for the Mate 10 Pro
  • a Spigen 'Rugged Armor' tough case for the Mate 10 Pro
  • an official Huawei 'Smart View Flip Case' for the Mate 10 Pro
  • an Olixar 'Leather-style Wallet Stand' case for the Mate 10 Pro

Motorola devices:
  • a red Bugdroid TPU case for the Moto X Force
  • an official Motorola/Verizon bumper case for the Moto Z2 Play
  • a matt black tough TPU case for the Moto G5 Plus
  • a ZenTech premium screen protector for the Moto G5 Plus
  • a red Bugdroid TPU case for the Moto X Style
  • A black and transparent tough TPU bumper for the Moto X (2014)
  • a transparent Cruzerlite Bugdroid TPU case for the Moto X (2014)
  • an official Motorola 'Grip shell', in red, for the Moto E 2014
HTC U11, One, One (M8), One (M9), 10, One X, One X+ and mini and all post-2013 devices, including the 8X:
  • a clear Olixar 'Ultra-thin' U11 case
  • an Olixar leather (black) 'Executive Wallet' case for the U11
  • an official HTC 'Leather Flip Case' for the U11
  • a transparent soft gel in-situ case for the HTC One
  • an official HTC charcoal TPU in-situ case for the One M8
  • a One M8 charging dock (black, stands phone up at 60 degrees)
  • an aluminium-lined Proporta black leather vertical flip case for the HTC One
  • a transparent TPU case for the Desire 610
  • a transparent shell case for the HTC Desire 816
  • a Proporta Mizu Shell form fitting case for the HTC One X and One X+!
  • an official bright orange, flexible shell case for the HTC One X and One X+
  • a Cruzerlite violet flexible case for the HTC One X and One X+
  • a no-name red transparent flexible case for the HTC One X+
  • a Proporta Hard shell for the HTC One X and One X+
  • a black Belkin leather slip case, with pull tab, for the HTC One (M7)
  • official grey and red 'Hard Shell' for the HTC One (M7)
  • a faux-leather folio (black) case for the HTC One mini 2
  • a black faux-leather flip case for the HTC One (M7)
  • a transparent clip-on shell case for the HTC One (M7)
  • an official One M8 shell-case in three parts (grey/red/blue)
  • a premium Spigen in-situ case for the One M8 with metal-effect outer and rubber inner
  • a clear shell case for the One M8
  • a red leather in-situ vertical flip case for the HTC 8X
Blackberry bits:
  • a tough clear TPU case for the DTEK60
  • a luxury leather metal-backed hard case for the KEYone
  • an Amzer matt black, textured TPU case for the DTEK60
  • Olixar Flexishield for DTEK60 (/ IDOL 4S), black matt
  • Kamal Star faux-leather black folio case for the DTEK60 (/IDOL 4S)
  • J&D black gel case for DTEK60 (/IDOL 4S)
  • an official grey and white hard case for the Blackberry Q10
  • a clear TPU 'Profer'-branded in-situ case for the KEYone
  • a 'BroTect' anti-scratch screen protector for the KEYone

Sony devices:

  • a black Olixar leather-style Wallet Stand case for the Xperia 1 II
  • an Olixar 'ArmourDillo' blue tough case or the Xperia 1 II
  • an Olixar clear 'Ultra-Thin' TPU case for the Xperia 1 II
  • an Olixar ExoShield black/clear in-situ case for the Xperia 1 II
  • a red leather/metal Noreve backplane case for the Xperia 5
  • a black TPU case for the Xperia Z Ultra
  • a tough blue TPU case for the Xperia Z5
  • a premium clear TPU Ringke case for the XZ
  • a smoked TPU Orzly-branded case for the Sony XZ
  • a Roxfit clear 'Precision Slim Gel Shell' TPU case in 'Snow silver'
  • a transparent Bugdroid TPU case for the Z3 Compact
  • a leather flip/folio case for the Xperia Z Ultra
  • a red Cruzerlite bugdroid case for the Xperia Z3
  • a turquoise semi-transparent TPU case for the Z5 Compact
LG devices
  • a black leather Pierre Cardin in-situ case for the V30
  • a clear tough TPU case for the G7
  • an ELV Design two part gold and pink tough case for the G6
  • an ultra-thin clear Olixar TPU case for the V30
  • a 'brushed metal' effect black TPU tough case for the V30
  • a brushed gun metal effect two part tough case for the LG G6, with integral kick stand
  • a gold Ringke 'Slim' case for the LG G5
  • a black and brown leather KeziHome in-situ case for the V30
  • a faux leather folio style case (black) for the G3
  • a new SlickWraps skin(s) pack (carbon black and wood) for the G4
  • an Olixar brown leather folio 'wallet stand' for the G6
  • a Zizo Bolt tough case in textured red and black, with kick stand, for the G6
  • a Spigen Thin Fit case for the G6 in 'shimmery white'
  • an Olixar black Flexishield gel case for the G6
  • a Zizo 'premium' tempered glass screen protector for the G6
  • a Spigen clear TPU case for the V30
ZTE devices
  • a gloss black TPU tough case for the Axon 7 mini
  • a highly decorative clear TPU case for the Axon 7
  • a black part matt/part glossy TPU case for the Axon 7
  • a slim-line, luxury, grippy in-situ case for the Axon 7 (black)
  • a Spigen tough TPU case for the Axon 7

Miscellaneous stuff

  • a LG QuickCharge 2.0 travel charger (UK mains)
  • a microUSB to female USB-A adapter cable (not sure what you'd use this for, but hey, it's here!)
  • boxed Nokia (Bluetooth) 'Treasure tag' (for not losing something special!)
  • a black clip-on hard case for the ZUK Z1
  • a clear, ornamental shell case for the ZUK Z1
  • a Nomad Chargekey keyring USB-A to microUSB adapter (1")
  • a premium Krusell black leather horizontal belt puch (up to 11cm phone length max)
  • a HP EcoSolutions-branded nylon (simple) gadget/accessory bag
  • a 'Strand Profile' AA-powered active TV/UHF/FM aerial pack
  • dozens of screen protectors for every size screen, please specify and I'll send a few over
  • a MicFlip reversible microUSB cable
  • a 'Kit' boxed 12V car adapter to microUSB, 2.1A output
  • a USB on the go CA-157 cable adapter for some Nokia Symbian handsets
  • a Jabra BT3630(?) Bluetooth media control module, with USB recharge
  • a Belkin 12V FM transmitter, with 3.5mm audio in (2 off, will send both!)
  • a Nokia-branded 12V to microUSB charger lead
  • a bright pink rubberised, tangle-free USB-microUSB lead, 1m
  • a transparent tough case, with opaque edges for the Galaxy S6
  • a transparent Spigen hard case for the Galaxy S6 Edge+
  • a Evo Check 'tech21' tough TPU bumper style case for the Galaxy S6 (choice of shocking pink or dark grey)
  • a Proporta tough black leather slip case with extraction strap for S6 Edge+ (and similar size smartphones)
  • an official Samsung tough folio case for the Galaxy S6 in orange/brown
  • a fully waterproof, clear hard case for the Galaxy S6
  • a UAG 'Urban Armor Gear' tough case for the Galaxy S6
  • an official metallic blue Samsung tough in-situ case for the Note 4
  • A 'Orzly' armoured/grippy case for the Nexus 6 (new, but small crack at top, though still fits snugly)
  • a 'carbon' dBrand official back 'skin' for the Nexus 6 (choice of red or white)
  • a PDair Rubberised Hard Shell case in black for the Nexus 6
  • a transparent Cruzerlite Bugdroid TPU case for the Nexus 6
  • a cloudy/clear Cruzerlite Bugdroid TPU case for the Nexus 6
  • a black Encase ArmourDillo rugged case with kickstand for the Nexus 6
  • a black Case-Mate Stand-folio case for the Nexus 6
  • a transparent Spigen high quality TPU case for the Nexus 6
  • a black, tough Spigen shell case for the Nexus 6 (no kick stand)
  • a smoked grey Bugdroid case for the Nexus 5
  • a white, tough, in-situ case for the Galaxy S4 Zoom
  • a black in-situ TPU case for the Galaxy K Zoom
  • a tough dark red in-situ TPU case for the Google Nexus 5
  • an official desktop (landscape) dock for the Nexus S
  • replacement battery for the Google Nexus One(!)
  • an official (PINK!) folio style wrap-over case for the Google Nexus 7
  • a clear hard shell for the Google/Samsung Nexus S
  • a red leather folio 'Mulbess' case for the Nexus 5
  • a clear TPU tough case for the LG Nexus 4
  • a Samsung microUSB travel adapter/charger (choice of two designs)
  • a blue in-situ TPU case for the Galaxy K Zoom
  • a Proporta 'Impact Protective Crystal Back Shell' for Blackberry Bold 9900
  • a tough textured shell case in very dark grey for the Galaxy Note 3
  • a black, glossy TPU bumper case for the Galaxy Note 3
  • a 'Poetic' black composite flip case for Galaxy Note 3, with hard internal shell and credit card slots in the flip
  • an official Samsung white/grey (I have another in black and grey) tough 'Protective' case for the Galaxy Note II
  • a new 'lumdoo' pink glow tough TPU bumper case for the Galaxy S5
  • an official Apple pink-ish leather 7" iPad mini folding magnetic cover
  • a PDair deluxe leather belt slip case for the Blackberry Bold 9900/9930
  • a charcoal grey Motorola RAZR i/M gel case
  • a red Cruzerlite bugdroid TPU case for the original Moto G
  • an official red hard shell for the 3rd generation Moto G
  • A white shell case for a Moto G (2013, original)
  • a Proporta striped 'Impact Protective Crystal Back Shell' for the iPhone 4/4S
  • a part clear, part opaque hard silicone case for the Galaxy Nexus
  • official Nokia Lumia 820 wireless charging shell (CC-3041)
  • a premium leather 'Dark Vintage' case for the Nokia Lumia 900 
  • a black Case-Mate 'Barely there' hard case for the Nokia Lumia 920 
  • a red back cover for the Nokia Lumia 620
  • a red gel case for the Lumia 520
  • a black 'Make the Air Fair' baseball cap, adjustable size/strap
  • a blue ruggedised Trident Aegis case for the Lumia 520
  • a black TPU in-situ case for the Nokia Lumia 925

I'll keep the giveaways coming - I've got quite a pile of ex-review gear that needs to find a good home! 

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Show 374 - Huawei and Google - what will happen next?

Reno 10x ZoomShow 373 - The new OPPO Reno 10x Zoom looks great - but how does it compare to the existing Huawei P30 Pro?

Show 372 - 'One year on' with the Razer Phone 2

Show 371 - The Galaxy Note 10 and the Future

OnePlus 7 ProShow 370 - It's the fastest phone on the planet - the OnePlus 7 Pro, reviewed here!

Show 369 - Review of the slender but somewhat perfect Motorola One Vision

Show 368 - Google Camera vs Huawei's triple lens powerhouse imaging shootout...

P30 ProShow 367 - Don't be tempted by shiny new hardware - newer may not necessarily be better!

Show 366 - My review of the Google Pixel 3a XL

Show 365 - My Top 5 Phones for May 2019

P30 ProShow 364 - The ultimate zoom camera-phone meets... the ultimate zoom camera-phone!

Show 363 - Review of the Huawei P30 Pro with massive imaging zoom - worth a few compromises?

Show 362 - Review of the stunning value new Moto G7 Plus...

Nokia 9Show 361 - The Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras, but is it any good, and does it live up to the brand name?

Show 360 - It's iOS vs Android in a fight to the finish!

Show 359 - thoughts on the possibly premature introduction of in-screen fingerprint sensors

E7Show 358 - Innovative form factors from the past - might one be resurrected?

Show 357 - my verdict on Samsung's One UI/Pie update

Show 356 - A folding phones rant, plus my Huawei P Smart 2019 review

3.5mm jackShow 355 - Summarising the 3.5mm vs Bluetooth debate as it stands in 2019!

Show 354 - My Top 5 Phones selection for Christmas 2018

Show 353 - The Pixel Perplexion - it could be that last year's Pixel is the best buy right now?

KEY2 LEShow 352 - Choosing which phone to shoot with, plus my review of the new Blackberry KEY2 LE

Show 351 - The most powerful 'compact' smartphone ever? This is the Google Pixel 3...!

Show 350 - The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is sleek, it's futuristic, it's one of the most powerful phones ever created. But is it the perfect camera-centric smartphone?

Note 9Show 349 - Reviewing the Galaxy Note 9 against the Galaxy S9+, plus Pixel 3 news

Show 348 - The LG V40 is announced, but what about the older G7, offering 95% the functions for half the price?

Show 347 - My verdict on the biggest iPhone ever - the XS Max...

6.1Show 346 - Establishing the 2018 Smartphone Minimum, with a Nokia 6.1 review

Show 345 - Be patient - and save your money. Plus news from IFA 2018

Show 344 - My Top 5 Phones for Summer 2018!

7 PlusShow 343 - Reviewing the Nokia 7 Plus - a perfectly balanced high end mid-ranger?

Show 342 - Review of the new Asus Zenfone 5, so close to a true flagship yet a third the price!

Show 341 - Review of the Blackberry KEY2, polished and slick, but one compromise too many?

GeminiShow 340 - The Gemini Verdict!

Show 339 - The OnePlus 6 and the Smartphone Pantheon

Show 338 - My hands-on verdict on the Honor 10 budget flagship

XZ1 CompactShow 337 - Living with a 'compact flagship' - the Sony XZ1 Compact.

Show 336 - My hands-on verdict on the Huawei P20 Pro flagship

Show 335 - My take on a dozen smartphone Hot Potatoes - controversial spec points!

P20 ProShow 334 - Taming the Samsung Experience, plus news of the Huawei P20 Pro.

Show 333 - My extended verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S9, the flagship with everything

Show 332 - My hands-on PREVIEW of the Gemini PDA, setting this new smartphone into context and clarifying who it's for.

Mate 10 ProShow 331 - Review of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, super premium design and specs

Show 330 - The three phases of PureView - camera phone domination

Show 329 - My Razer Phone verdict, with updated speaker, camera and display software...

Wileyfox ProShow 328 - A look at two new wheezes from Wileyfox: ad-supported Android phones, and a secure Windows 10 Mobile handset for businesses

Show 327 - Hands-on review of the Nokia 8, a cheaper and more capable Pixel 2?

Show 326 - Hands-on review of the brand new Honor 7X, the flawed mid-ranger

iPhone 5TShow 325 - Detailed review of the OnePlus 5T, this year's true budget flagship

Show 324 - Why Google's making it hard to pick a flagship, and my Top 5 Phones for Christmas 2017

Show 323 - Exclusive (p)review of the retail Razer Phone, the gaming monster

iPhone XShow 322 - Comparative review of the Apple iPhone X and Google Pixel 2 XL

Show 321 - News of the Huawei Mate 10 line and my initial verdict on the Google Pixel 2

Show 320 - News of the Google Pixel 2 and my verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

iPhone 8 PlusShow 319 - Full review of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus - it's arguably better than the X, I contend...

Show 318 - Thoughts on smartphone pricing in the wake of the iPhone X launch...

Show 317 - A review of the 'alternative' Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro and news of the LG V30

Nokia 6Show 316 - A review of the Nokia 6 in - indeed - an all-Nokia show!

Show 315 - A holiday look at the Wileyfox Swift 2 X...

Show 314 - A Moto-catch-up and an overview of Lineage OS

Honor 9Show 313 - My last big review of the spring and summer: full review of the Honor 9.

Show 312 - Full review of the impossibly shiny HTC U11

Show 311 - Full review of the OnePlus 5, plus news of the Honor 9

SteveShow 310 - News from WWDC, plus my Top 5 Phones for June 2017.

Show 309 - Full review of the Blackberry KEYone, QWERTY in 2017, amazing!

Show 308 - Review of the massive (in all senses) Samsung Galaxy S8+

LG G6Show 307 - News of the HTC U11 and my review of the LG G6.

Show 306 - Review of the Huawei P10 hardware - and thoughts on what you might like to buy instead!

Show 305 - Creating the ultimate smartphone. Plus news of the Galaxy S8 range.

Axon 7Show 304 - Moving up to the 5.5" Axon 7! And a walkthrough of 10 improvements in Emotion UI for all the top Huawei and Honor phones

Show 303 - my review of the Marshall London 2, err... I mean the ZTE Axon 7 mini!

Show 302 - Full summary of MWC 2017, plus an old favourite introduces a possible new PDA

Lumia 950Show 301 - My thoughts on the future of Windows on phones, plus a look at the ultimate power bank

Show 300 - Review of the KODAK EKTRA - plus future-looking thoughts from some viewers!

Show 299 - Review of the Honor 6X - with only one caveat, one of the best value mid-rangers in the world right now?

Nexus 6PShow 298 - News from CES, a review of the Hasselblad Moto Z mod, and thoughts on my way forwards with Android

Show 297 - My hands-on review of the most futuristic - and one of the most expensive - smartphone in the world today - the Xiaomi Mi Mix 18K

Show 296 - My Top 5 Phones for Christmas 2016!

Swift 2 PlusShow 295 - Enter the Ektra, hands-on review of the Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus

Show 294 - Review of the new Blackberry DTEK60 - secure, updated and decent screen and speakers

Show 293 - Review of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and thoughts on pros and cons of buying from China

chipsShow 292 - Chipsets? Bah! Why you shouldn't pay too much attention to raw specs...

Show 291 - Review of the Google Pixel XL, the flagship for Android 7.1 and a new age of Google (in theory)

Show 290 - Reviews of the Moto Z and Moto Mods, plus the Wileyfox Spark X

iPhonesShow 289 - Review of the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus!

Show 288 - News of the Moto Z Play, something new with Xenon, and hands-on reviews of the HP Elite X3 and Moto G4

Show 287 - My Top 5 Phones for August 2016, plus news of the Honor 8

OnePlus 3Show 286 - Review of the budget Honor 5c, plus my take on news of the Galaxy Note 7...

Show 285 - Review of the super-rugged CAT S60, plus news from Blackberry about the DTEK50

Show 284 - Review of the premium mid-ranger with brutal stereo speakers, the Alcatel Idol 4, plus news from Wileyfox...

OnePlus 3Show 283 - Review of the (astonishing value) OnePlus 3 flagship...

Show 282 - Review of the ultra-budget Vodafone Smart Prime 7, plus news of the OnePlus Three and the Moto Z and MotoMods

Show 281 - Review of the new mid-sized Sony Xperia X, plus news of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

LG G5Show 280 - News of the Zenfone Max and a full review of the modular LG G5

Show 279 - Review of the brand new HTC 10, plus news of the Moto G4 pair...

Show 278 - Review of the modular Fairphone 2, plus a sideways look at the Nexus 6P

Huawei P9Show 277 - News of the HTC 10 and a full review of the Huawei P9, a premium mid-ranger

Show 276 - Review of the Apple iPhone SE - the 'perfect iPhone'?

Show 275 - Top 5 Phones for March 2016 and a mini-review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

20 years of smartphonesShow 274 - 20 years of smartphone innovation - a whistle-stop tour!

Show 273 - MWC catch-up, plus reviews of the Lumia 650 and Blackberry Priv

Show 272 - Review of the brand new Honor 5X, premium build at a budget price

Zenfone ZoomShow 271 - Hands-on review of the Zenfone Zoom, plus why I 'film' on a humble 808....

Show 270 - Review of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, plus CES catchup

Show 269 - Into my second DECADE! Why I don't use an iPhone or iOS!

Lumia 950Show 268 - Hands-on review of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, plus a Christmas wallet charger miracle....

Show 267 - Hands-on review of the OnePlus X premium mid-ranger

Show 266 - Hands-on review of the two budget phablets, the Wileyfox Storm and Alcatel Idol 3 5.5"

Nexus 5XShow 265 - News from Motorola and Blackberry, hands-on review of the Google Nexus 5X, and some Christmas stocking filler ideas.

Show 264 - Hands-on review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, plus news of the HTC One A9

Show 263 - Hands-on review of the Apple iPhone 6s, pointing the way to a perfect 7?

Moto X StyleShow 262 - News from Microsoft and Google, hands-on review of the Motorola Moto X Style, and some noteworthy accessories.

Show 261 - Hands-on review of the Alcatel Idol 3, plus Samsung's huge mistake....

Show 260 - Hands-on review of the Smart Prime 6, my Top 5 for September 2015, plus some interesting new case ideas for the iPhone 6s.

Marshall LondonShow 259 - News catch-up from IFA 2015, plus hands-on review of the loudest phone on the planet, the Marshall London!

Show 258 - Hands-on previews and reviews of the Honor 7 and Motorola Moto X Play

Show 257 - News of the Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+ and Xperia M5, Hands-on review of the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen), and a look at a waterproof case option for the Galaxy S6

Smart Ultra 6Show 256 - News catch-up, plus hands-on review of the bargain Smart Ultra 6

Show 255 - News of the Honor 7, Hands-on review of the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, and a Proporta Premium Present

Show 254 - The Top 10 Expectations of Camera Phones

Turbocharger 8000Show 253 - Musings on smartphone size, past, present and future, plus a look at the Turbocharger 8000

Show 252 - Review of the ultra-premium Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Show 251 - Review of the LG G4, a look at the new version of the BeachBuoy

Nexus logoShow 250 - My May 2015 Top 5 Phones, plus 'Why Nexus?'

Show 249 - News of the Huawei P8, a £100 challenge/comparison, and a look at two Galaxy S6 cases

Show 248 - Review of the HTC One M9, with traditional camera at last, plus news of the M8s...

SmartwatchesShow 247 - Musings on smartwatches, a look at the Frankie II and Android 5.1 on.... the ancient Galaxy Nexus!

Show 246 - Review of the 'Nexus 6 Lite', musings on the smartphone experience, and a MWC catch-up!

Show 245 - Review of the unique Yotafone 2 and the ultra-rare OnePlus One, plus the Proporta 6-port Turbocharger

Desire EYEShow 244 - Review of the HTC Desire EYE, with twin main cameras, plus news of Windows 10

Show 243 - Review of the 5"-screened budget Lumia 535, a look at CES news, Camera FV-5 and the Proporta SafeKeep wallet

Show 242 - Hands-on review of the Google/Motorola Nexus 6, a vision of the future?

Galaxy Note 4Show 241 - The last show of 2014: Review of the top-specced Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Show 240 - My Top 5 Phones for Christmas 2014, plus a look at the Proporta Stripe Turbocharger 12000 and a review of the LG G Watch R

Show 239 - Review of the Motorola Moto X (2014), plus a request for feedback on the show's future!

Iphone 6 PlusShow 238 - Review of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, plus news of new Galaxy A devices and Oppo phones

Show 237 - News of the Nexus 6, hands on review of the Lumia 830 'affordable flagship', and a look at the Doro Liberto 810, for your mum and dad!

Show 236 - News of the Desire EYE, hands on review of the Blackberry Passport, and verdict on the Lumia 735

Xperia Z3Show 235 - Review of the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact, plus iPhone 6 bits and news of the Blackberry Passport

Show 234 - News catch-up from IFA and Apple launches, Moto G (multiple!) and Proporta Pocketool

Show 233 - News catch-up, Facepalm, Lumia 530

G WatchShow 232 - Review of the Nokia Lumia 930, and my brief review of the LG G Watch and Android Wear

Show 231 - Fire Phone, hands-on review of the LG G3, another Pocket Power testimony

Show 230 - Android L, HTC One mini 2, Top 5 Phones for mid 2014

Lumia 630Show 229 - Review of the Nokia Lumia 630, a retrospective on the Galaxy Note II, and some transformational cable tidies....

Show 228 - Review special: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom - dethroning the Nokia 808/1020?

Show 227 - News of the LG G3, Moto E and my hands-on review of the Sony Xperia Z2, the best Z series handset so far

Smart watchShow 226 - My thoughts on smart watches, plus a sumptuous Galaxy S5 accessory

Show 225 - News of the Galaxy K Zoom, my hands-on review of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and thoughts on custom vs manufacturer firmware...

Show 224 - News of Windows Phone 8.1, my hands-on review of the HTC One (M8) and a review of the Freedom Bluetooth Backlit keyboard...

Moto XShow 223 - My hands on review of the Nokia Lumia 1320 budget phablet and the Motorola Moto X with 'Touchless Control'

Show 222 - My take on news from MWC 2014, Snap/Android on the full QWERTY Blackberry Q10, My Top 5 Phones for March 2014, Turbocharger 7000

Show 221 - Hands on review of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, plus a mini-review of the Blackberry Z30 in Android 4.x-compatible guise

Oppo N1Show 220 - My hands on review of the Oppo N1, demoing the 'Nexus Note' and a mini-review of the Sony QX-10 smartphone camera add-on

Show 219 - Hands on review of the Nokia Lumia 1520 'phablet', plus a look at a bulletproof case...

Show 218 - Hands on review of the Pebble smartwatch, plus trying to solve the Charging Conundrum!

jollaShow 217 - My hands on review of the Jolla phone and Sailfish OS, plus a look at the Proporta Customiser

Show 216 - Hands on review of the Nokia Lumia 625, plus Nexus updates and some teases/surprises

Show 215 - Hands on review of the Motorola Moto G, plus hacking the Galaxy Nexus

Note 3Show 214 - My hands on review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with S Pen and massive learning curve, plus a look at the Pocket Power and the LG G Flex and Moto G

Show 213 - Hands on review of the Google Nexus 5, plus my Top 5 Phones for November 2013 and a bonus clip of reconditioning an iPhone 4S

Show 212 - Hands on review of the LG G2, plus a look at the Proporta BeachBuoy and news of the HTC One Max

Z1Show 211 - My hands on review of the Sony Xperia Z1, plus news of the Oppo N1 and Blackberry Z30

Show 210 - My thoughts on the Nokia Lumia 1020 and six weeks with the 808 PureView's successor

Show 209 - News of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, plus my review of the ZTE Open and a walk through ProCapture.

Galaxy Mega 6.3Show 208 - My hands on review of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, plus news of the Sony Xperia Z1 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Show 207 - News catch up, plus my Top 3 Smartphone Upgrades, cutting edge OS on classic hardware.

Show 206 - Hands on review of the Huawei Ascend P6, plus my hands-on first look at the Nokia Lumia 1020 and its rather special camera.

Galaxy S4 ZoomShow 205 - My hands on review of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, plus news of the Nokia Lumia 1020

Show 204 - When is a phone not a phone? Plus a review of the Nokia Lumia 928 (with Xenon) and an OIS update, by popular request(!)

Show 203 - News catch-up, plus a hands-on demonstration of the state of the art in smartphone OIS

Blackberry Q10Show 202 - My detailed review of the utterly unique Blackberry Q10

Show 201 - News catch-up, plus my thoughts on stock Android...

Show 200 - Full review of the Samsung Galaxy S4, plus your user stories sent in to celebrate 200 shows!

Show 199 - News of the Samsung Galaxy Mega and Archos devices, my Top 5 Phones for May 2013

Lumia 520Show 198 - why wireless charging will be standard on all top phones within 12 months, plus hands-on review of the Nokia Lumia 520

Show 197 - News of Facebook Home, my story of 'customising the heck' out of the Galaxy S III, plus a cosy chat on the sofa(!)

Show 196 - Extended review of the HTC One: the premier Android smartphone in the world?

Xperia ZShow 195 - hands-on review of the Sony Xperia Z, plus news comments on the HTC One

Show 194 - Extended review of the Blackberry Z10: beginning of a new era or beginning of the end?

Show 193 - Reviews of the iPhone OtterBox ARMOR, the Nokia Lumia 620 and (kind of) the HTC 8S(!)

Galaxy S III miniShow 192 - hands-on review of the Samsung Galaxy S III mini, plus news of the Blackberry Z10 and Q10

Show 191 - The ins and outs of software video stabilisation, plus 'how far back could you go?'

Show 190 - My review of the Samsung Ativ S, plus phone news from CES 2013


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