One of the best tricks that the mobile industry has managed to achieve in the last few years is to lower consumer expectations on how long their portable device should last.

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And since eating better, taking control of personal finances, traveling more and learning something new regularly top the list of New Year's resolutions, we've pulled together some of our best tips and tricks across Google to make 2013 the year you succeed with your goals.

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She had seen every one of their tricks and best of all she had connections with their social media team.

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"Our aim is that consumers will get the best possible energy tariff - no tricks, no loopholes - and we will use the powers we gained in the Energy Bill earlier this month to make sure this happens, " he added.

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