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Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people

World - Financial Times - November 12

Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis

Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese players

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The Big Question: should smartphones be banned in schools?

As anxieties about mental health increase, many headteachers are prohibiting phone use for students. Should the government make that mandatory?

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push

Realme, Oppo and Honor are looking to challenge Samsung and Apple on the continent with fancier handsets

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Apple Seeks End to Smartphone Monopoly Case

The iPhone pioneer asks a federal judge to toss an antitrust case alleging the company unfairly limits developers’ access to its technology.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Chinese smartphone companies tout AI features ahead of Apple Intelligence launch

Chinese smartphone companies are rolling out artificial intelligence features for local users, adding pressure on Apple.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Chinese smartphone company Honor gets new investors as it gears up for IPO

Chinese smartphone company Honor on Thursday announced backing from new investors as the Huawei spinoff prepares for an initial public offering.

Business - CNBC - October 31

EssilorLuxottica bets on glasses replacing smartphones as value hits €100bn

Eyewear giant chief Francesco Milleri says wearable technology developed with Meta will fuel growth

Business - Financial Times - November 1

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Nintendo DS at 20 – the console that paved the way for smartphone gaming

In this week’s newsletter: With its clamshell design and innovative touch-screen, the DS was the bridge between handheld games devices and the iPhone. • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Turn Your Smartphone Into A Gaming Console With These PowerA Controller Deals

If you're planning on traveling over the holidays, consider turning your smartphone into a portable gaming handheld with a controller case like the PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus , which is down to just ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft

As Chinese smartphone company Oppo gears up for a flagship phone launch overseas, it says it has weekly AI talks with Google and Microsoft senior management.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Apple returns to top 5 smartphone ranking in China with iPhone 16 as Huawei battle ramps up

Apple returned to the top five ranking of China's smartphone market, helped by the launch of the iPhone 16, but its growth was still outpaced by Huawei.

Business - CNBC - October 25

3 things emotionally intelligent people always do with their smartphones, from a Harvard-trained EQ expert

Your phone habits can make others feel "insecure, resentful and dissatisfied in their relationship with you," says Harvard-trained EQ expert Dr. Jenny Woo.

Business - CNBC - October 27

AI on your smartphone? Hugging Face’s SmolLM2 brings powerful models to the palm of your hand

Hugging Face launches SmolLM2, a new family of compact AI language models that deliver impressive performance on mobile and edge devices, outperforming larger models like Meta’s LLaMA in key ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Samsung Early Black Friday Sale - Save On Smartphones, Gaming Monitors, Smart Watches, And More

Samsung is giving you a chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping this year, as right now you’ll find over a dozen products down to some of their best prices of the year. The Early Black ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Qualcomm says it expects $4 billion in PC chip sales by 2029, as company gets traction beyond smartphones

Qualcomm said on Tuesday that it expects its push into new markets to generate an additional $22 billion per year by 2029.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

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