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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Don’t pair your new phone with an expensive plan — Metro has a great unlimited plan for just $25/mo today

By Alex Whitelock published 24 March 26

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On a budget? Don't skip over Metro's latest deals for new customers if you're looking to pair-up your new device with a super cheap (but good) unlimited plan.

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The perfect iPhone 17e deal? Visible Wireless is rebating the entire cost of the device right now

By Alex Whitelock published 24 March 26

The prepaid carrier Visible Wireless is offering new customers a free iPhone 17e via rebate when you pick one up on the excellent Visible Pro Plus plan.

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There's never been a better time to switch to Verizon Fios internet — get a free $200 gift card, 2Gbps speeds, and even a free TV!

By Alex Whitelock published 23 March 26

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Verizon's current line-up of deals for its FIOS internet service are the best I've ever seen, you can get a $200 Amazon gift card as well as a free TV or hefty discount!

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Dell's stunning new XPS series is tumbling in price right now — here's where to save up to $300

By Alex Whitelock published 23 March 26

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The latest Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 have just received a major price cut at the official Dell Store.

The Galaxy S26 series starts at just $299 with this Best Buy deal — and, you can get a $100 gift card

By Alex Whitelock published 19 March 26

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Still got your eye on the latest Galaxy S26 series? Best Buy's current deal is a fantastic option for unlocked devices.

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An easy way to get a free iPhone 17e — this deal at Total Wireless doesn't even require a trade-in

By Alex Whitelock published 18 March 26

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You can get the brand new iPhone 17e for free without a trade at Total Wireless right now - and the required plan is pretty damn cheap, too.

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Mint Mobile just launched its cheapest all-in-one setup yet — get home internet and a mobile plan for as low as $40/mo

By Alex Whitelock published 18 March 26

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Mint Mobile's new deal line-ups can get thrifty phone users a seriously cheap home internet package on the side.

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New Dell XPS 14 gets its first significant price cut — barely a few months after launch

By Alex Whitelock published 17 March 26

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The official Dell Store has just listed its first-ever discount on the stunning new Dell XPS 14 - one of the best laptops of 2026 (so far).

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The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for March 2026: free devices, cheap plans, and buying advice

By Alex Whitelock last updated 16 March 26

Looking for an iPhone 17 on the cheap? Check out this week's best deals in both the US and UK across all four devices right here on this page.

T-Mobile's best deal of the year (so far) is still available — get the stunning Galaxy S26 Ultra for free without a trade

By Alex Whitelock published 12 March 26

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T-Mobile's deal on the Galaxy S26 Ultra can get you this $1,200 device on a new line without a trade-in - and there's a great deal on the Galaxy S26 Plus, too.

The best Visible Wireless deals and coupon codes for March 2026

By Alex Whitelock last updated 9 March 26

TechRadar deals Simply the best Visible Wireless deals, coupons and free trials, here to help you save money on a superb carrier.

The best Mint Mobile deals for March 2026

By Alex Whitelock last updated 9 March 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.

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Forget the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the still-great Galaxy S25 is currently $450 off at Mint Mobile

By Alex Whitelock published 9 March 26

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Mint Mobile's latest deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25 makes it a great alternative to the latest Galaxy S26.

Want an iPhone 17e? Here's why the initial preorders phase is crucial for maximizing value

By Alex Whitelock published 8 March 26

If you're thinking about upgrading, it could pay dividends to do it before Wednesday as preorder deals are usually stronger than those that come later.

PSA: Samsung Galaxy S26 preorders end in a few days — here's why it's a good idea to pick up a device now

By Alex Whitelock published 7 March 26

Preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series are officially live — and here are the biggest discounts you'll find anywhere today.

This new prepaid carrier will literally pay you up to $20 per month to use your phone less

By Alex Whitelock published 6 March 26

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The new carrier Noble Wireless will pay you up to $20/mo per month for using less data thanks to a unique cashback system.

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Hurry! This T-Mobile 5G Home Internet deal gets you $20 off your monthly bill, plus $300 back with a gift card

By Alex Whitelock published 5 March 26

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Looking for cheap home internet? This deal at T-Mobile might just be your best option all year - but it ends soon.

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You can get the MacBook Neo for just $499 / £499 with this easy-to-miss education discount at Apple

By Alex Whitelock published 5 March 26

Apple's official education store is a gold mine for discounts if you're eligible—even on new models like the latest MacBook Neo.

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Amazon's Galaxy S26 Ultra deal has already sold out — now this promotion at Samsung is clearly the best for unlocked devices

By Alex Whitelock published 4 March 26

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Looking for an unlocked Galaxy S26 series device? These two retailers are clearly the best options right now — for different reasons, however.

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Apple iPhone 17e preorders are finally live — and I've got the biggest and best discounts right here

By Alex Whitelock published 4 March 26

Interested in the new iPhone 17e? Here are the biggest discounts from the US and UK's best retailers.

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Samsung vs Amazon: which retailer has the best unlocked Galaxy S26 preorder deal right now?

By Alex Whitelock published 3 March 26

Looking for an unlocked Galaxy S26 series device? These two retailers are clearly the best options right now — for different reasons, however.

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I tested the super affordable Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM — it's a 'beautiful mess of a lens' that I can't help but love

By Alex Whitelock published 3 March 26

The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM impresses with its super-wide aperture and affordable price - this lens has its issues, however.

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Best iPhone deals for March 2026: free devices, cheap plans, and unlocked discounts

By Alex Whitelock last updated 2 March 26

Updated We've just updated our iPhone deals page with the latest iPhone 17 series, plus excellent promotions on older devices.

T-Mobile's opening Galaxy S26 Ultra deal gets you a device for free without a trade-in — but it's not the deal I'd recommend to most

By Alex Whitelock published 2 March 26

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If the Galaxy S26 Ultra at T-Mobile is a little too pricey for your tastes, consider picking up the standard Galaxy S26 instead.

Last chance! Google Pixel 10a preorders end soon — here's how to get the device for cheap

By Alex Whitelock published 2 March 26

The Google Pixel 10a will officially be released this Thursday - don't miss out on these excellent preorder promotions.

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