Smartphone Usage

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  Redmi A4 5G First Impressions: An Entry-Level Beast?

  Xiaomi’s all-new Redmi A4 5G brings 5G (among other features) to the entry-level segment. Enabling this is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC, which is said to be efficient and promises to deliver a smooth software experience, given the budget restrictions in this segment. The phone has several upgrades over the previous Redmi A3 model, ...

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  California Passes Law To Ban Or Restrict Smartphones In School

  California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.

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  Xiaomi 14 Review: Good Things Come in Small Packages

  Xiaomi 14 has a lot going its way in terms of design, cameras, and performance. The smartphone is ideal for one-hand usage and scores heavily in aesthetics. The cameras with Leica tuning churn out some fantastic photos, while Snapdragon Gen 3 under the hood promises consistent performance. There's bloatware on board, which could have been reduced, ...

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  Energizer Hard Case P28K Phone With 28,000mAh Battery Showcased at MWC 2024

  Energizer brand licensee showcased the Energizer Hard Case P28K smartphone with a massive 28,000mAh battery during MWC 2024. The rugged smartphone's battery, which is significantly bigger than every other smartphone on the market, is said to last for a whole week regular of usage on a single charge. The phone has a IP68 rating and a 6.78-inch full-...

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  Samsung Patent Shows a New Square-Shaped Smartphone With Extendable Sliding Display: Report

  A Samsung square-shaped smartphone with an extendable display might be in the works, as per a new report. The report spotted a new Samsung display patent that highlights a new technology to manufacture rollable displays with a new improvement to protect it from the spring-back effect of the metal layer at the end of the display.

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  Should Restaurants Ban Smartphone Usage While Dining? Experts Weigh In

  Is using smartphones while dining out acceptable, or should it be banned? We asked experts and restaurateurs to weigh in on this recent social media controversy.

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  Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues

  Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and...

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  Japanese Restaurant Bans Customers From Using Smartphones While Dining

  To prevent customers from watching videos while they are eating at a well-known ramen eatery in Tokyo, the usage of smartphones has been outlawed.

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  Smartphone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship, Study Shows

  Smartphone usage, when excessive, can hurt the relationship of married couples in India, a study by smart device maker Vivo said on Monday. The study found that 67 percent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they're spending time with their spouse.

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  Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Only Support 64-Bit Apps: Google Explains the Benefits

  American tech giant Google has confirmed that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are the first Android phones to exclusively support 64-bit apps. Explaining the few benefits to dropping support for 32-bit apps, the company stated that not only does it reduce RAM usage, but also improves performance and security.

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  Google Pixel 6a to Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor, Phone Heats Up After Camera Usage: Report

  Google Pixel 6a will reportedly sport a faster fingerprint sensor than the Pixel 6 Pro. The smartphone is also said to turn hot after using the camera continuously for about 8 minutes. The Pixel 6a with Tensor SoC, always-on display, and dual cameras was launched at Google I/O this year.

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  OnePlus 10R 5G, Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, Nord Buds India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

  OnePlus launch event will be livestreamed on OnePlus’ official website and its YouTube Channel. For live updates, one can also browse through OnePlus India’s social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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  Data Usage in India Grew by Over 50 Percent in the Last 5 Years, 5G Arrival to Continue Trajectory: Nokia

  India’s data usage has grown at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 53 percent over the last five years between 2017–2021, Nokia said in its annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report on Tuesday.

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  Indians Spent 4.7 Hours Daily on Their Phones in 2021, App Annie's State of Mobile 2022 Report Finds

  Smartphone usage in India has increased for the third year in a row, with Indian smartphone owners using their devices for an average of 4.7 hours a day in 2021. According to a report by App Annie, Indian users accounted for nearly 27 billion downloads in 2021, and finance, dating and food delivery apps saw an increase in usage last year mid the co...

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  Nokia XR20 Review: A Premium Rugged Smartphone for Those Who Need It

  Nokia’s XR20 is built to handle everyday torture but falls short when it comes to camera performance.