Articles by Esat Dedezade

Esat Dedezade is a freelance writer, journalist, and content creator. After six years as a staff writer and deputy features editor at Stuff, he left to pursue a new challenge at Microsoft, where he was the editor of their European news centre for three years.

Esat experience enabled him to write about and review consumer tech and lifestyle, in addition to corporate/agency copywriting, and thought leadership pieces for large companies.

Articles by: Esat Dedezade

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This weight-loss app helped me lose 84 pounds – and genuinely changed my life

By Esat Dedezade published 8 February 25

Nutracheck transformed my relationship with food and made weight loss feel (relatively) effortless.

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I’m slashing my TV streaming bills by 71% in 2025 with subscription hopping – here’s how

By Esat Dedezade published 28 December 24

Streaming price increases be damned – here's how to 'subscription hop' in 2025 to save your money (and your sanity).

Healthy home working – how to improve your wellbeing and feel energised in 2024

By Esat Dedezade published 19 February 24

Here’s how the right tech can transform your working life for the better

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Apple Trade In: how does it work and is it a good deal for your old iPhone?

By Esat Dedezade published 24 September 23

Eyeing up a new iPhone 15 and wondering how much you could save by trading in your old device? We’ve got you covered

Blink Mini review

By Esat Dedezade last updated 5 December 21

The Blink Mini is an affordable, attractive home security camera that nails the basics

The Blink Outdoor security camera in a garden

Blink Outdoor review

By Esat Dedezade last updated 5 December 21

The Blink Outdoor is a compact, battery-powered security camera that can be used inside or outdoors, but how does it compare to rivals from Arlo and Eufy?

Smartphone battery tech: what could the next 10 years bring?

By Esat Dedezade last updated 5 December 21

Analysis Your next smartphone could charge faster and last longer than ever.

Blink Indoor review

By Esat Dedezade last updated 2 December 21

The Blink Indoor is a compact, battery-powered camera that prides itself on its simplicity, but how does it compare to rivals from Ring and Eufy?

The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) installed on a door frame of a home

Google Nest Doorbell (battery) review

By Esat Dedezade published 14 October 21

The video doorbell competition has never been fiercer. How does Google’s latest Nest doorbell fare against Ring, Arlo and other rivals

The Ring Floodlight Cam Pro Wired mounted on the exterior of a building

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro review

By Esat Dedezade published 16 September 21

Rammed with features and customization options, the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is a sleek security camera that won’t disappoint — unless you’re after free storage.

The Ring Video Doorbell 4 installed on a red door frame

Ring Video Doorbell 4 review

By Esat Dedezade published 15 September 21

In a world filled with an ever-growing number of smart, video-powered doorbells, does Ring’s latest wireless offering earn its spot in your home?

Examples of things you can do with a foldable phone

9 of the best things you can do with a foldable phone

By Esat Dedezade published 22 August 21

You might think they’re an expensive novelty, but a folding phone provides far more than mere bragging rights.

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Does Samsung's Galaxy S21 sound the death knell for Android phones with microSD?

By Esat Dedezade last updated 15 July 21

Analysis According to our highly scientific crystal ball, the end of the microSD slot may be upon us...

10 things we did with mobile phones that will baffle the youth of today

By Esat Dedezade last updated 24 June 21

From T9 predictive text to replacing batteries - here's 10 mobile phone technologies from yesteryear.

5 of the best Android phones you can’t buy

By Esat Dedezade published 22 May 21

From invisible selfie cams to vapor chamber cooling, these are the best handsets your money can’t buy.

How to back up your Android phone

By Esat Dedezade last updated 5 May 21

Everything you need to know about archiving your precious data (cat photos and memes included).

Wireless charging on smartphones: what could the next 10 years bring?

By Esat Dedezade published 17 April 21

Explainer Join us as we peer into our Qi-powered crystal ball of speculative delights…

Every Android easter egg so far explained, and how you can find your one

By Esat Dedezade published 30 January 21

Distract your brain from the world’s worries and check out our tribute to Google’s sneaky easter eggs.

Android 11: the top 11 features you need to try on your phone

By Esat Dedezade published 4 October 20

Explainer The latest Android update cranks things up to 11, with plenty of new features for Google fans to sink their teeth into.

How to buy the right Android phone for you

By Esat Dedezade published 19 September 20

Analysis Confused by megapixels? Overwhelmed by refresh rates? Fear not – here’s everything you need to know about choosing your next Android handset

8 ways to repurpose your old Android or iPhone

By Esat Dedezade last updated 20 August 20

Explainer There are loads of things you can use your old smartphone for once you've upgraded to a new one.

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