Articles by Alex Whitelock, Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

Articles by: Alex Whitelock

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PSA: You can already get the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 included with a new line at T-Mobile

By Alex Whitelock Published 25 July 26

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is available to preorder at T-Mobile, and the carrier already has a fantastic opening deal.

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Best Buy cuts up to $900 off the LG B6, C6, and G6 OLED TVs in its 'Black Friday in July sale' — discounts on the latest 2026 models

By Alex Whitelock Published 24 July 26

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Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale includes some of the first major price cuts on LG's excellent 2026 range of OLED TVs.

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder deal is surprisingly generous — $1,200 off with a trade or $200 off upfront? I'll take it

By Alex Whitelock Published 24 July 26

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Samsung's opening Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra preorder deal offers multiple ways to save on a device — a surprisingly good offer!

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The best cell phone deals for July 2026

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 23 July 26

Updated Don't pay more than you need to! Our roundup of the best cell phone deals will score you a shiny new device from Apple, Google, or Samsung in no time.

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A new Samsung Galaxy phone with a plan for just $40/mo — here's why Metro by T-Mobile's latest deal is a great

By Alex Whitelock Published 23 July 26

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New Galaxy Z Fold 8 out of your price range? Here's why Metro's latest deal could be a great budget-oriented option for Samsung fans.

Verizon's Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal gets you a phone and plan for just $60/mo all-in — and you get a tablet and Galaxy Watch too

By Alex Whitelock Published 23 July 26

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Verizon's just opened Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorders — including a fantastic tie-in with the carrier's new Simplicity plan.

T-Mobile's opening Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal features the biggest trade-in rebate I've ever seen — up to $1,900 off

By Alex Whitelock Published 23 July 26

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You'll be hard-pressed to find a better Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra deal than T-Mobile's record-breaking $1,900 trade-in rebate today.

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Annoyed by Apple price rises? Here's why picking up a 'pre-loved' iPad is a great deal

By Alex Whitelock Published 19 July 26

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Don't skip over specialist second-hand retailers like BackMarket if you're on the lookout for a cheap (but good) iPad.

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Nothing Phone (3) gets another price cut at Amazon — is this under-rated phone now a better buy than the Pixel 10, Galaxy S25, or iPhone 17?

By Alex Whitelock Published 17 July 26

We're big fans of the Nothing Phone (3) at TechRadar — especially when it's going this cheap at Amazon.

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The Google Pixel 11 will be available to preorder on August 12 and the brand is already teasing an 'exclusive offer' — here's what we think it is

By Alex Whitelock Published 16 July 26

It's official: the Google Pixel 11 series will be available to preorder next month — and there's already a rather cryptic deal on offer.

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The Hisense U8QG Mini LED TV was already an 'excellent value' — but this deal at Best Buy knocks $1,200 off one of our favorite TVs of 2025

By Alex Whitelock Published 16 July 26

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Looking for a big display without breaking the bank? You can't beat this deal on the Hisense U8QG at Best Buy.

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This bundle deal at Straight Talk gets you a Samsung phone and 12-month unlimited plan for just $250

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 July 26

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I think I've found Straight Talk's best prepaid deal yet — this $250 Samsung phone bundle is actually $110 cheaper than buying a plan by itself.

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Hold up, Mint Mobile is currently selling the Google Pixel 10 for just $150 — and you don't even need to trade in

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 July 26

Mint Mobile's just listed yet another record-breaking deal on an Android flagship — this time it's the Google Pixel 10.

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You don't need a 98-inch TV, but you do want one — especially when Best Buy is offering $1,000 off the excellent TCL QM7L

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 July 26

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It's a huge TV with an even bigger price cut — get a serious discount on the TCL QM7L Mini LED TV at Best Buy this week.

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Is this the ultimate 'back to school' laptop? Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 July 26

The MacBook Neo now has a direct Windows 11 competitor in the form of the brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13.

Headed off to college? Here's why buying a pre-loved MacBook Air at BackMarket is a great idea

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 July 26

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Looking for a new MacBook? Don't discount buying pre-loved at BackMarket, the retailer has some great deals on our favorite models.

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Visible just dropped its best deal of the entire year — get a no-compromises unlimited plan for just $31.25/mo

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 July 26

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A no-compromises unlimited data plan for under half the price of the usual big carrier options.

The next Galaxy Z Fold is coming, but what deals can you expect? Here's everything we know so far

By Alex Whitelock Published 11 July 26

The next generation of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip phones is likely just around the corner — here's everything we know about deals and pricing so far.

Got your eye on the iPhone 17 Pro? You can still get it included with a new line at T-Mobile — with or without a trade

By Alex Whitelock Published 11 July 26

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Don't miss T-Mobile's latest deal on the iPhone 17 Pro if you're looking for serious value (and a shiny new phone).

Mint Mobile's epic Galaxy S26 deal is back in stock — get $500 off any device in the range, plus a full year of unlimited data for cheap

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 July 26

Mint Mobile's popular Galaxy S26 series deal quickly sold out last time it was in stock — but now it's back again if you're quick.

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Two reasons why you might want to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7 right now — yes, before the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lands

By Alex Whitelock Published 9 July 26

Interested in a foldable phone? Here's why Samsung's soon-to-be-old Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not be the worst idea.

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The Dell XPS 13 is $400 off at the official store today — the perfect back to school deal for students, teachers, or anyone

By Alex Whitelock Published 8 July 26

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Lightweight, powerful, and surprisingly good value — don't miss today's big XPS 13 deal in the Dell back to school sale.

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The Dyson Find+Follow 'blew us away' when we reviewed it last month — and this innovative purifying fan is already on sale

By Alex Whitelock Published 7 July 26

Suffer from allergies and the heat? The Dyson Find+Follow is a fan that's well worth checking out this week.

The best Mint Mobile deals for July 2026

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 7 July 26

TechRadar deals We've rounded up this week's best Mint Mobile deals and coupons into one handy place to help our readers save on their new prepaid phone plan.

Struggling to find a decent iPad deal? I'd recommend the iPad Air M3 while it's still $250 off

By Alex Whitelock Published 7 July 26

Struggling to find a decent iPad deal? Here's why I'd recommend this slightly older iPad Air while it's still on sale.

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