The Gadget Refuge Highlands and Islands

26/08/2026

iFans…

🍎 September is coming which means Apple is about to make your perfectly good phone feel strangely old.

Apple’s big September event is expected around 8th/9th September, and this year could be a particularly interesting one.

We’re expecting the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, alongside something Apple fans have been waiting a very long time for …drum roll…Apple’s first folding iPhone!!

However, if you’re waiting for the standard iPhone 18, you may be waiting a little longer. That isn’t currently expected until spring 2027.

Prices? Apple hasn’t told us yet. Rumours suggest the new Pro models may cost more, while the folding iPhone is unlikely to be troubling the word “budget”. 😬what a surprise!

We’ll be watching the announcement and, once Apple makes everything official, we’ll do our usual Gadget Refuge rundown , e.g. what’s actually new, what’s useful and whether your current iPhone suddenly needs replacing just because Tim Cook says there’s a new one.

Spoiler: it probably doesn’t. 😂

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24/08/2026

Hey! Stuart here 👋

You’ll probably know The Gadget Refuge for phone and tablet repairs, but something we perhaps don’t mention enough is that you don’t actually need to have a broken device to message us.

It could be that you have a setting that’s suddenly changed? Something not working the way it used to? A random notification you don’t understand? Or just one of those annoying little tech things that you’ve spent far too long trying to figure out?

Don’t sit there sweating the small stuff! Drop us a message. We’re always happy to help, even if it turns out to be a really simple fix.
If it does need a proper repair, we can sort that too, with Pixie 🚗 on hand for our collection and return service.

Big problem, little problem or just a quick question… give us a shout 👍

21/08/2026

Belladrum was WILD this year 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎪

Our team set up camp in our branded marquee all weekend, keeping festival phones charged and screens fixed so nobody missed a single set — with Pixie, our Smart ForTwo Cabriolet, parked up on show for good measure 🚗✨ Here's a sneak peek at how it went…

Full recap video drops soon on YouTube — link in our bio so you don't miss it! 🔗

21/08/2026

New store pending ⏳...

📱 COMING SOON TO QUEENSGATE! 👋

The Gadget Refuge Highlands and Islands is getting ready to open at 11 Queensgate! 💙

A well-known, award-winning family business, Gadget Refuge has built a fantastic reputation for expert smartphone and tablet repairs, friendly service and looking after their customers. 🥰

Fit-out work is now underway, with Managing Director Stuart Howell (pictured) hoping to open their new city centre shop later on in September.

Great to see another established local independent choosing Inverness city centre. Keep an eye out for the doors opening soon! 📱

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21/08/2026

We had one of those moments this week that reminded us why we do things the way we do.

A customer apologised for asking if we could collect their phone because they couldn’t get away from work.

Our answer was, “You don’t need to apologise.”Life’s busy. Work gets in the way. School runs, hospital appointments, caring for family… not everyone can just pop into a repair shop between 9 and 5.

That’s exactly why we offer collection and return, evening appointments and as much flexibility as we can.
To us, repairing a phone is only half the job. The other half is making it as easy and stress-free as possible.
💡It’s not about doing anything extraordinary.
It’s just about remembering that behind every broken device is a real person trying to get on with their day.

19/08/2026

If the mid week slump is making you dread having to sort out your phone repair, we can help with that.
Say Hello to Pixie, our liveried smart car, used to collect and return your phones and tablets to make your repair experience just that little bit easier.
Drop us a message or give us a call to arrange your collection and, don’t forget, evening appointments are available too!

17/08/2026

The last couple of weeks have all been about Belladrum then a short family holiday, and what a fabulous couple of weeks they were, but…
Now it’s back to normal… and, if we’re honest, we’re happy to be back out and about in our community doing what we do best. Collecting devices, carrying out repairs, returning them to their owners and catching up with familiar faces along the way.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us at Bella. We loved every minute of it. Thanks, also, for being patient while we took a break. Now, though, were just happy to get back to it 🚗📱

14/08/2026

A quick reminder that we are currently closed for a family holiday but will be back open in just a few days.
Look forward to seeing you then☀️

12/08/2026

So we’ve got something a little different to look forward to today🌞🌙

If the Highland weather is kind to us, we’ll see a partial solar eclipse this evening. From Inverness it starts at around 6:05pm, reaches its maximum at 7:03pm (with around 90% of the Sun covered), and is all over by just before 8:00pm.

A little Gadget Refuge tip if you’re planning to grab a photo… 📱

Try not to leave your phone pointed directly at the Sun for long periods. The concentrated sunlight can overheat or damage the camera sensor. If you’ve got certified eclipse glasses, holding them over the camera lens can help you take a much safer picture.

And of course, don’t forget to protect your own eyes too – only look at the eclipse using proper eclipse glasses.

Now all we need is for our weather to do its bit! 🤞

10/08/2026

Please note…
We are now closed for holidays until Monday 17th August.
We appreciate your patience🙏