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Productivity
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
Apple
fromwww.wired.com
8 hours ago

Our Favorite iPad Is $50 Off

The 2025 11-inch iPad offers significant upgrades at a discounted price, making it ideal for casual use like streaming and web browsing.
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
Apple
fromwww.wired.com
8 hours ago

Our Favorite iPad Is $50 Off

The 2025 11-inch iPad offers significant upgrades at a discounted price, making it ideal for casual use like streaming and web browsing.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
#apple
Apple
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Next iPhone Update Features Released-Users Notice 'Ludicrous' Change

Apple is introducing advertisements in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta, a move criticized by users for potentially impacting search results.
fromGotechtor
3 days ago
Apple

Apple Released iOS 26.5 Beta 1, But One Major Decision Could Frustrate Millions of iPhone Users - Gotechtor

Apple
fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.
Apple
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

iPhone 17 Pro Max At Rs. 1,02,900 in Apple 50th Anniversary Sale

Apple Authorized Reseller Imagine Store offers significant discounts on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models in India for Apple's 50th anniversary.
Apple
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Next iPhone Update Features Released-Users Notice 'Ludicrous' Change

Apple is introducing advertisements in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta, a move criticized by users for potentially impacting search results.
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Apple - 50 years in fifteen minutes

Apple's history is marked by key inflection points that shaped its influence and approach to technology and marketing.
Apple
fromGotechtor
3 days ago

Apple Released iOS 26.5 Beta 1, But One Major Decision Could Frustrate Millions of iPhone Users - Gotechtor

Apple is opening its ecosystem while balancing monetization and privacy in iOS 26.5.
Apple
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
18 hours ago

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

Apps collect extensive data about users, allowing them to predict needs without eavesdropping.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

The Best Cases for Your New Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are essential for protection, with options ranging from rugged and durable cases to razor-thin minimalist options that cater to different user preferences.
Wearables
Games
fromGadgets 360
16 hours ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
#ai
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

A top researcher says a new divide is emerging in AI use and most people are on the losing side

AI is creating a cognitive divide, with many relying on it to think for them rather than enhancing their own reasoning.
Photography
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Galaxy S26's photo app can sloppify your memories

Samsung's AI photo editing tools allow users to manipulate images with natural language prompts, raising questions about the nature of photography.
Video games
fromKotaku
7 hours ago

The RAM Apocalypse Is Killing The PC Gaming Handheld Market

PC gaming handheld prices are skyrocketing, with the Legion Go 2 now priced at $2,000, significantly impacting the market's momentum.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

This even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flaw

The Xteink X3 is a compact e-reader with improvements over the X4, but its magnetic charging connection is a significant drawback.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
#meta
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
Typography
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology suggests if you still write things down on paper instead of your phone you aren't resisting progress - you've found something that works and are practicing the increasingly rare skill of not replacing it simply because something newer arrived, and that skill, applied consistently, turns out to predict a surprising number of other things about how you make decisions - Silicon Canals

Handwriting enhances cognitive engagement and memory retention compared to typing, leading to better decision-making and creativity.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
3 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Why fixing your gadgets often costs more than replacing them

The fix, he told me, was temporary - he didn't have the right part and couldn't get it. This experience revealed a broader shift in how modern products are designed, sold, and owned - one that increasingly treats repair as optional and replacement as inevitable.
Renovation
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
6 days ago

From football to fashion: How smartphones embrace consumers

AI and fashion collaborations are reshaping mobile marketing strategies, enabling brands to engage consumers through lifestyle rather than just technology.
#samsung
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are top competitors, with differences in price, design, and display performance.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy A27 runs Geekbench with a surprising chipset

Samsung is developing the Galaxy A27, featuring Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC and expected to launch with Android 16.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Exynos 2600-equipped Galaxy S26 disappoints in battery test

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 outperforms the Exynos 2600 in battery life and energy efficiency in the Galaxy S26.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are top competitors, with differences in price, design, and display performance.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy A27 runs Geekbench with a surprising chipset

Samsung is developing the Galaxy A27, featuring Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC and expected to launch with Android 16.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Exynos 2600-equipped Galaxy S26 disappoints in battery test

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 outperforms the Exynos 2600 in battery life and energy efficiency in the Galaxy S26.
#technology
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals

Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals

Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.
Apple
fromMail Online
9 hours ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
14 hours ago

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Screens Spike Stress: Cortisol's Tight Grip on Teens

Traumatic social media content can significantly impact adolescents due to their developing brains and hormonal changes affecting emotional regulation.
Typography
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Apple Just Fixed an iPhone Problem That's Been Driving Fast Typers Crazy. But There Are Still Issues.

Autocorrect issues persist despite software updates, with users encouraged to re-read messages before sending.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Brick vs. Bloom Card: I tested both for my screen addiction, and the winner depends on you

Phone addiction leads to significant time loss, prompting the development of tools like the Bloom Card to help users manage distractions.
#siri
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
1 day ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
1 day ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27

Apple is developing a Siri upgrade to handle multiple requests in one command, enhancing its functionality in iOS 27.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
19 hours ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who prefer texting to phone calls aren't being antisocial - they're protecting the quality of their thinking from the demands of real-time performance - Silicon Canals

Preference for texting is often a form of cognitive self-preservation rather than avoidance of communication.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 hours ago

vivo starts teasing the T5 Pro, confirms its huge battery

The vivo T5 Pro is set to launch soon with a 9,020 mAh battery and a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen.
Apple
fromZDNET
8 hours ago

You can use Google Meet with CarPlay now: How to join meetings safely in your car

Google Meet now supports audio-only meetings on Apple CarPlay, enhancing accessibility for users on the road.
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Tension That Defines Modern Life

Many people seek to reduce screen time while still valuing their smartphones for social connections and information.
#chatgpt
fromZDNET
15 hours ago
Apple

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer

Apple
fromZDNET
15 hours ago

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer

ChatGPT now integrates with Apple CarPlay for hands-free conversations in vehicles.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
3 days ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
#oppo
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
23 hours ago

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
23 hours ago

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked CAD-based renders complete the family

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features a redesigned camera island and a 6.8-inch screen, powered by the Tensor G6 SoC.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Honor continues its teaser campaign for the 600 series

Honor is teasing the upcoming 600 series with promises of an ultra-thin design, long-lasting endurance, and flagship-level features.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.
Apple
Mobile UX
fromGadgets 360
16 hours ago

Infinix GT 50 Pro Design, Cooling, Gaming Features Leaked Again

Infinix GT 50 Pro will feature design upgrades and performance enhancements aimed at gaming users.
Apple
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Don't Forget About the iPad Air in the Hubbub Over the MacBook Neo

The iPad Air remains a powerful and enjoyable tablet, despite competition from the iPad Pro and MacBook Neo.
fromGSMArena.com
19 hours ago

Realme 16 5G is now available in India

The Realme 16 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and up to 4,200 nits peak brightness, ensuring vibrant visuals.
Mobile UX
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Google Pixel 10 Is $150 Off

The 128GB Pixel 10 is discounted to $649, offering advanced camera features and hardware improvements over the Pixel 10a.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Here's how much smaller the European vivo X300 Ultra's battery will be

vivo launched the X300 Ultra as its flagship camera phone, set to be available in Europe with a slightly smaller battery capacity.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Apple seeds first iOS 26.5 beta to developers

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5 with minor changes and bug fixes, alongside updates for other operating systems.
#smartphones
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Nothing Phone (4a) review

Nothing Phone (4a) successfully balances aesthetic continuity with fresh design elements, distinguishing itself from its predecessor while maintaining brand identity.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Forget touchscreens: These 3 phones are bringing physical keyboards back

Physical smartphone keyboards are making a comeback, with new devices like Unihertz Titan 2 Elite and Clicks Communicator leading the trend.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Nothing Phone (4a) review

Nothing Phone (4a) successfully balances aesthetic continuity with fresh design elements, distinguishing itself from its predecessor while maintaining brand identity.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Forget touchscreens: These 3 phones are bringing physical keyboards back

Physical smartphone keyboards are making a comeback, with new devices like Unihertz Titan 2 Elite and Clicks Communicator leading the trend.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Tecno Camon Slim gets certified and runs Geekbench revealing its chipset

Tecno is developing the Camon Slim, featuring 5G support and powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC.
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

This case adds a Lightning port to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Ken Pillonel, a freelance hardware prototyping consultant, designed a case that adds a Lightning port to the iPhone 17 Pro, allowing users to charge with existing Lightning cables.
Mobile UX
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Motorola is working on three new Edge 70 phones

Motorola is expanding the Edge 70 family with three new models: Edge 70 Pro, Edge 70 Pro+, and Edge 70 Pro Lite.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The Pixel 10a doesn't have a camera bump, and it's great | TechCrunch

Google's Pixel 10a features a flat design without a camera bump, improving usability while maintaining similar specifications to previous models.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Welp, I bought an iPhone again

It takes a week to switch phones. First, there's the technical process of moving eSIMs across devices, which takes either a few minutes or two days, a half-dozen calls to Verizon, and approximately 11,000 restarts of your phone.
Mobile UX
Mobile UX
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Amazon Is Making Another Smartphone - More Than a Decade After Its Fire Phone Flopped

Amazon is developing a new AI-integrated smartphone called 'Transformer' to enhance user experience with its services.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Google begins calling out battery-killing Android apps

Google is implementing warning labels on the Play Store for apps that drain battery through excessive background activity, with gradual rollout beginning March 1.
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Users Prefer Apps Over Browsers for Daily Digital Tasks

Mobile apps have become the primary interface for daily digital tasks, prioritizing convenience, continuity, and efficiency over the openness of the traditional web.
Mobile UX
fromKnowYourMobile
2 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.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why your smartphone is about to turn you into a vibe coder

Vibe coding lets non-developers generate complex mobile widgets from plain-language prompts, democratizing widget creation and enabling personalized, shareable smartphone experiences.
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