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Don't Give Smartphones To Kids Under 11, UK Network Operator Warns Parents
One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age of 11.
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Samsung Wallet to Offer Flight, Movie, Other Ticket Booking Services in India in Partnership with Paytm
Samsung announced a partnership with One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, to facilitate a more streamlined ticket booking experience on Thursday. As part of this collaboration, Samsung Wallet will now offer ticket booking services for flights, movies, events and more through Paytm. Samsung Galaxy smartphone users will also be able to ...
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Facebook Parent Meta Fined AUD 20 Million for Undisclosed User Data Collection
An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user infor...
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Former Xiaomi India CEO Urges Parents To Stop Giving Smartphones To Children. Here's Why
The former CEO of Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain, highlighted the "alarming impact" of early smartphone and tablet exposure on children's mental health and urged parents to stop providing smartphones to kids.
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27 Percent Students Do Not Have Access To Smartphones, Laptops For Online Classes: NCERT Survey
Atleast 27 per cent students do not have access to smartphones or laptops to attend online classes, while 28 per cent students and parents believe intermittent or lack of electricity is one of the major concerns hindering teaching-learning, according to a survey by the NCERT.
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Nokia Phone Maker HMD Global Secures $230 Million Investment From Google, Others
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, has secured $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,718 crores) of investment from partners including Google, Qualcomm and Nokia Technologies, to help accelerate its development of 5G devices.
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Not Just Students, How Delhi's Happiness Classes Are Helping Parents Too
13-year-old Ujjwal, a student of a Delhi government school, is attending all his classes online these days. All he needs is his father's smartphone and a video chatting application.
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Parents Beware! Social Media Use Linked To Eating Disorder In Children, Says Study
Is your child too active on social media? If yes it can be harmful to your child. Researchers have found that excessive use of social media, particularly platforms with a strong focus on image posting and viewing is associated with eating disorder in young adolescents.
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Your Child's First Phone: Here Are the Expert Recommendations, From Basic to Smart
Age shouldn't be the deciding factor in when a child receives a cellphone. Instead, parents should weigh a child's level of maturity and need for a phone.
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Many Teens Sleep With Their Phones, Just Like Their Parents; Know The Hazards
Many parents of teenagers reported similar - and equally worrying - habits about their own smartphone use.
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TikTok Parent ByteDance Developing Its Own Smartphone: Report
ByteDance, the company that runs video sharing platform Tiktok, is reportedly working on a smartphone that will come with many of its apps and services pre-installed
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Car Hits Child Crossing The Street. Mother Was Busy On Her Phone
It's every parent's worst nightmare: a child in China was hit by a car as he was crossing the street. His mother was distracted on her smartphone just metres away and barely registered what had happened till it was too late. Fortunately, it was a miraculous escape for the toddler, who was hit by a slow-moving car in southern China's Baise city, loc...
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Samsung Marshmallow Parental Control App Launched for Android
Samsung says that the Marshmallow parental control app is based on self-control and rewards the children with gifts as per to their smartphone usage.
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Increased Neck And Back Pain Due To Smartphones
A recent study urges parents to reduce the time their kids spend on cell phones. There has been a increase in the number of patients with neck, disk hernias and alignment problems mainly due to prolonged use of smartphones.
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Google Parent Alphabet Posts Strong Revenue Growth, Says Hardware Gained Traction
Google-branded hardware showed promise as Google Home, a smart speaker, and the Pixel smartphone gained traction over the holidays.
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Don't Give Smartphones To Kids Under 11, UK Network Operator Warns Parents
One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age of 11.
-
Samsung Wallet to Offer Flight, Movie, Other Ticket Booking Services in India in Partnership with Paytm
Samsung announced a partnership with One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, to facilitate a more streamlined ticket booking experience on Thursday. As part of this collaboration, Samsung Wallet will now offer ticket booking services for flights, movies, events and more through Paytm. Samsung Galaxy smartphone users will also be able to ...
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Facebook Parent Meta Fined AUD 20 Million for Undisclosed User Data Collection
An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user infor...
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Former Xiaomi India CEO Urges Parents To Stop Giving Smartphones To Children. Here's Why
The former CEO of Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain, highlighted the "alarming impact" of early smartphone and tablet exposure on children's mental health and urged parents to stop providing smartphones to kids.
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27 Percent Students Do Not Have Access To Smartphones, Laptops For Online Classes: NCERT Survey
Atleast 27 per cent students do not have access to smartphones or laptops to attend online classes, while 28 per cent students and parents believe intermittent or lack of electricity is one of the major concerns hindering teaching-learning, according to a survey by the NCERT.
-
Nokia Phone Maker HMD Global Secures $230 Million Investment From Google, Others
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, has secured $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,718 crores) of investment from partners including Google, Qualcomm and Nokia Technologies, to help accelerate its development of 5G devices.
-
Not Just Students, How Delhi's Happiness Classes Are Helping Parents Too
13-year-old Ujjwal, a student of a Delhi government school, is attending all his classes online these days. All he needs is his father's smartphone and a video chatting application.
-
Parents Beware! Social Media Use Linked To Eating Disorder In Children, Says Study
Is your child too active on social media? If yes it can be harmful to your child. Researchers have found that excessive use of social media, particularly platforms with a strong focus on image posting and viewing is associated with eating disorder in young adolescents.
-
Your Child's First Phone: Here Are the Expert Recommendations, From Basic to Smart
Age shouldn't be the deciding factor in when a child receives a cellphone. Instead, parents should weigh a child's level of maturity and need for a phone.
-
Many Teens Sleep With Their Phones, Just Like Their Parents; Know The Hazards
Many parents of teenagers reported similar - and equally worrying - habits about their own smartphone use.
-
TikTok Parent ByteDance Developing Its Own Smartphone: Report
ByteDance, the company that runs video sharing platform Tiktok, is reportedly working on a smartphone that will come with many of its apps and services pre-installed
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Car Hits Child Crossing The Street. Mother Was Busy On Her Phone
It's every parent's worst nightmare: a child in China was hit by a car as he was crossing the street. His mother was distracted on her smartphone just metres away and barely registered what had happened till it was too late. Fortunately, it was a miraculous escape for the toddler, who was hit by a slow-moving car in southern China's Baise city, loc...
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Samsung Marshmallow Parental Control App Launched for Android
Samsung says that the Marshmallow parental control app is based on self-control and rewards the children with gifts as per to their smartphone usage.
-
Increased Neck And Back Pain Due To Smartphones
A recent study urges parents to reduce the time their kids spend on cell phones. There has been a increase in the number of patients with neck, disk hernias and alignment problems mainly due to prolonged use of smartphones.
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Google Parent Alphabet Posts Strong Revenue Growth, Says Hardware Gained Traction
Google-branded hardware showed promise as Google Home, a smart speaker, and the Pixel smartphone gained traction over the holidays.
