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Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The US gets the worst phones

Apple and Samsung's slow innovation has created a gap in the US smartphone market compared to global competitors.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The US gets the worst phones

Apple and Samsung's slow innovation has created a gap in the US smartphone market compared to global competitors.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 hour ago

Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A56 receive April 2026 security patch

Samsung has released the April 2026 security patch for Galaxy A37 and A56, addressing 47 security issues.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Samsung may be bracing for first-ever annual loss in smartphone business

Samsung's semiconductor division achieved record profits, but rising component costs are driving up prices for consumer devices.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Samsung shares its thesis on the future of design and AI (exclusive)

Samsung showcases Project Luna and a vision for future design at Milan Design Week, emphasizing communal AI and a new design language.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
20 hours ago

This Galaxy S26 series feature is coming to some older Samsung smartphones

Samsung's Document Scan feature allows users to save multiple document photos as a single PDF, now available on older Galaxy smartphones with One UI 8.5.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Samsung's mobile division may be facing its first-ever annual loss because of crazy memory prices

Samsung's MX division may face its first annual loss due to rising memory costs, while Device Solutions anticipates record-breaking Q1 performance.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 hour ago

Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A56 receive April 2026 security patch

Samsung has released the April 2026 security patch for Galaxy A37 and A56, addressing 47 security issues.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Samsung may be bracing for first-ever annual loss in smartphone business

Samsung's semiconductor division achieved record profits, but rising component costs are driving up prices for consumer devices.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Samsung shares its thesis on the future of design and AI (exclusive)

Samsung showcases Project Luna and a vision for future design at Milan Design Week, emphasizing communal AI and a new design language.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
20 hours ago

This Galaxy S26 series feature is coming to some older Samsung smartphones

Samsung's Document Scan feature allows users to save multiple document photos as a single PDF, now available on older Galaxy smartphones with One UI 8.5.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Samsung's mobile division may be facing its first-ever annual loss because of crazy memory prices

Samsung's MX division may face its first annual loss due to rising memory costs, while Device Solutions anticipates record-breaking Q1 performance.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

The people who can't sit through a quiet evening without reaching for their phone aren't addicted to scrolling, they're avoiding the specific moment when the day's unprocessed thoughts arrive in the absence of distraction - Silicon Canals

People often reach for their phones not due to addiction, but to escape uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that arise in quiet moments.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch

Doomscrolling negatively impacts mental health and attention span, but there are alternative apps for engaging and productive content.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar

Modern communication methods, especially digital, increase stress levels and lack the nuances of face-to-face interactions.
fromYcombinator
1 day ago

Show HN: LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search | Hacker News

On mobile devices, a standard LLM session uses on average 5.4 times less energy than a classic ad-supported web search session, highlighting the efficiency of LLMs in this context.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
Privacy professionals
Social media marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

Most Australian teens admit the social media ban isn't working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents' IDs | Fortune

Teenagers in Australia are successfully circumventing social media bans through various methods, despite age restrictions implemented by the government.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Existential Risk': Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race

Western car companies are losing control of user experience to third-party firms, jeopardizing their competitiveness in software-defined vehicles.
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

India's App Boom Has a Revenue Problem - TechRepublic

India remains the world's largest mobile market by volume, with around 25 billion app downloads a year. Annual in-app purchase revenue passed $1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.25 billion by the end of 2026.
European startups
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

How Mobile Became The Foundation Of Omnichannel Identity | AdExchanger

Identity today relies on combining various signals, with mobile devices providing crucial insights for effective marketing strategies.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Designer Baby Companies Are in Turmoil

Two companies aiming to create gene-edited babies have shut down due to financial issues and internal conflicts.
#google
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago
EU data protection

EU prepares to force Google to open Android to ChatGPT and Claude under Digital Markets Act

EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago

EU prepares to force Google to open Android to ChatGPT and Claude under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission is mandating Google to open Android to rival AI assistants, impacting the future of AI platform competition.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Google's Pixel Update Sparks 'Severe' Battery Drain Across Multiple Models

Google's Pixel devices are experiencing severe battery drain issues after a software update, affecting users even when phones are idle.
#meta
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Which countries are restricting children's social media access and how

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, reflecting concerns over children's health and safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails

Anthropic expands Claude AI's capabilities by integrating with various third-party services for enhanced personal task execution.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft says the 'idea' of an Xbox mobile store 'is not dead'

"Three weeks ago, we filed an amicus because mobile competition still matters and we believe the future of play should be more open. While I am still learning, the idea of an Xbox mobile store is not dead."
Video games
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Mobile-First Shopping Remains the Preferred Choice for Festive Shoppers in Southeast Asia this Holiday Season

The report indicates that amidst post-COVID-19 recovery and global inflation, holiday sales remain highly anticipated, with nearly eight in 10 respondents planning to increase or maintain their holiday spends compared to 2021.
E-Commerce
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 hours ago

Weekly deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is on sale, iPad Air 11" and 13" (M3) get discounts

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has established a new pricing norm, with the S26 Ultra being the most popular model due to its unique features.
#apple
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.
Apple
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The one thing Apple's new CEO needs to get right on AI

John Ternus's appointment as CEO indicates Apple's strategic focus on integrating AI into hardware while maintaining data privacy.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant's hardware strategy | TechCrunch

Apple's new CEO John Ternus will focus on AI-powered hardware and product innovation as the company navigates competitive pressures.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw Allowing Recovery of Deleted Chats

Apple released updates to fix a vulnerability that allowed recovery of deleted messages on iOS and iPadOS devices.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple's Cal AI crackdown signals it's still policing the App Store | TechCrunch

Apple enforces strict App Store rules, recently removing Cal AI for violating in-app purchase guidelines and using manipulative tactics.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.
Apple
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The one thing Apple's new CEO needs to get right on AI

John Ternus's appointment as CEO indicates Apple's strategic focus on integrating AI into hardware while maintaining data privacy.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
1 day ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
NYC startup
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Dry January, but for Your Smartphone

Participants in Month Offline trade smartphones for lower-tech devices to reclaim time and reduce dependence on technology.
#ai
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

BEWARE SOFTWARE BRAIN

Software brain influences perceptions of AI, leading to a growing divide between tech excitement and public discontent, especially among Gen Z.
Information security
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

Two Makers Just Built the Pocket Linux PC Big Tech Refused To Make - Yanko Design

The CyberFold is a foldable clamshell cyberdeck that bears a striking resemblance to an oversized Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. Inside is a surprisingly capable Linux computer, complete with a touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard, stereo speakers, and a proper port selection.
Gadgets
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

This Is The Future Of Hyundai SoftwareAnd Yes, It Comes With Buttons

Hyundai's new Pleos OS aims to enhance the software experience in its vehicles, addressing previous shortcomings in in-car software.
#honor-600
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 hours ago

Weekly poll: are you planning on buying an Honor 600 or an Honor 600 Pro?

Honor 600 and 600 Pro launched globally with improved features and promotional pricing in Europe and Malaysia.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

You can thank Tim Cook for the large iPhones

Steve Jobs once stated, 'You can't get your hand around it. No one's going to buy that,' referring to smartphones larger than 4 inches. However, Tim Cook proved him wrong by expanding the iPhone's size significantly.
Apple
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Toxic Combinations: When Cross-App Permissions Stack into Risk

Moltbook's database exposure revealed significant security risks, including unencrypted credentials and API tokens, due to poor oversight of AI agent integrations.
Digital life
fromWIRED
5 years ago

7 Apps to Help You Trim Down Subscriptions-and Save Money

Apps can help track and manage recurring subscriptions, ensuring users only pay for what they need.
#android
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

Encrypting files on Android is straightforward with the OpenKeyChain app, which uses public key encryption for secure file sharing.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

Encrypting files on Android is straightforward with the OpenKeyChain app, which uses public key encryption for secure file sharing.
fromGSMArena.com
10 hours ago

OnePlus Pad 4 in for review

The OnePlus Pad 4 replaces the Snapdragon 8 Elite of the Pad 3 with a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip along with a 30% larger 45,260mm² vapor chamber.
Mobile UX
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

iPhone 18 now rumored to get one key upgrade after all

iPhone 18 will feature 12GB of RAM and an A20 chipset, but may have some downgrades to reduce costs.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.
Privacy professionals
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

India drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices

The Indian government has rejected a proposal to mandate pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on smartphones due to security and cost concerns.
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
#app-stores
Privacy technologies
from404 Media
1 week ago

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.
Privacy technologies
from404 Media
1 week ago

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Over 800 Android Apps Targeted in PIN-Stealing Trojan Campaign

Hackers exploit Android's overlay feature to capture PINs and monitor user interactions across over 800 apps using banking trojans.
#nudify-apps
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
1 week ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
1 week ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The Trump phone still isn't real

The Trump phone's launch remains uncertain despite a new design and updated website, lacking a release date or confirmed pricing details.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Alleged Honor 600e pops up on Geekbench with key specs

Honor is set to launch the Honor 600e, featuring MediaTek's MT6858 processor and scoring 993 in single-core Geekbench tests.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Honor's new phones look like iPhones for Android

Honor has launched the 600 and 600 Pro, which resemble iPhones and feature high-end specifications at competitive prices.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
1 week ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Android 17 QPR1 beta 1 is now available for Pixel users

Google released the first Android 17 QPR1 beta for Pixel 6 and newer devices, offering stable updates and bug fixes ahead of the stable release.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

India's app market is booming - but global platforms are capturing most of the gains | TechCrunch

India's mobile app market revenue is surging, with in-app purchases exceeding $300 million in Q1, primarily benefiting global platforms.
Apple
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications

Apple's iOS update fixes a flaw allowing law enforcement to view deleted push notifications, enhancing user privacy.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Asus exited the smartphone market and now it's making a tablet, here's what it looks like

Asus is exiting the smartphone market but is developing a new tablet called the Asus Pad with advanced features.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 might be made by Samsung

Qualcomm is considering Samsung for manufacturing its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs using a 2nm process.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Apple's Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy

Tim Cook's legacy as a privacy advocate is complicated by his concessions to government demands, particularly in China.
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
1 month ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This App Hit No. 2 on the App Store - Then Apple Banned It

Freecash paid users to play mobile games while collecting sensitive information including race, religion, sexual orientation and health data, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes.
Apple
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere | TechCrunch

EU users can install apps from alternative app stores on Apple devices under the DMA, with notarization and distinct developer business terms required.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Apps that can strip' victims still available on Apple and Google stores

Apps that create AI-generated nude images of real people remain downloadable from Apple and Google app stores despite UK bans on sexually explicit deepfakes.
#app-store-regulation
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Dozens of nudify apps found on Google and Apple's app stores

Hundreds of millions of downloads and $117 million revenue from AI "nudify" apps show platform removals alone may not stop nonconsensual sexualized image generation.
fromSlashGear
2 months ago

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

Only about a year old at that point, the App Store was changing people's relationship with software. Users were growing accustomed to the idea that the smartphone was a digital Swiss Army Knife, its glossy touchscreen waiting to be fitted with the right tool for any job. But what the public had not anticipated as we swiped and scrolled was that our phones might begin to watch us back.
Privacy technologies
#smartphone-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy

Google is implementing Android developer verification requiring app makers to register with real names and pay fees, restricting sideloading and moving Android toward Apple's closed ecosystem model.
Mobile UX
fromKnowYourMobile
3 months ago

I'll Probably Never Buy A New Phone Again

Buying a refurbished two-year-old flagship yields pro-grade features and years of software support at roughly the price of a new base-model phone.
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