Phones Top 10 iOS Shortcuts to Automate Your iPhone The iOS Shortcuts app is one of the most underused tools on any iPhone. These 10 automations save real time, cut out repetitive taps, and make your phone work smarter — whether you just picked up a used iPhone on Swappa or have had yours for years. No coding required.
Phones What Is an Unlocked Phone? Everything You Need to Know An unlocked phone isn't tied to a specific carrier, which means you can use it on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or any MVNO you choose. This guide explains what unlocked means, how to tell if your phone is locked, how to get it unlocked, and why buying a used unlocked phone on Swappa is one of the smartest ways to save money on your next iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Android device.
Phones iPhone Face ID: What It Is, How It Works, and Tips to Use It Better iPhone Face ID is Apple's biometric face-recognition system, first introduced on the iPhone X in 2017 and now standard across the entire iPhone lineup. This guide covers how Face ID works, every iPhone model that supports it, the most common problems users run into, and practical tips to get the most out of it. Whether you're troubleshooting a unlock failure or shopping for a used iPhone, here's what you need to know.
Phones iPhone Battery Health Below 80%: What It Costs, What It’s Worth, When to Replace Before Selling Your iPhone battery health number has a direct dollar value on the used market. This guide breaks down exactly when paying $89 to $99 for a fresh battery before listing on Swappa earns you $150 to $200 more, and when transparent disclosure plus a price adjustment is the smarter play. Includes model-by-model math and Swappa's disclosure rules.
Phones What’s the Difference Between a Used Phone and a Refurbished Phone? Used vs. refurbished phones: what's the real difference? Learn how condition, warranty, pricing, and seller type compare so you can confidently pick the best pre-owned smartphone deal on Swappa.
Phones Swappa’s Top 10 Best Selling iPhones for 2025 Apple iPhones have always been some of the best-selling smartphones on Swappa. Join us as we take a closer look at the most popular used iPhones in 2025!
Phones 5 Signs It’s Time to Replace or Upgrade Your Phone Is your smartphone slowing down, draining battery faster than it used to, or constantly running out of storage? Discover the 5 telltale signs it's time to replace or upgrade your phone, including sluggish performance, poor battery life, outdated software, physical damage, and limited storage capacity. Learn what to watch for so you can decide when to invest in a new device.
Phones When Should I Upgrade My Phone? Thinking about when to upgrade your phone? Discover how performance, tech advancements, and cost factors can indicate it's time for a new device.
Phones How to Charge Your iPhone the Right Way Are you charging your iPhone the right way? Learn how to maximize your iPhone’s battery life and how to charge it the right way.
