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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Experts in security explain why you should turn off your phone for five minutes every day

Digital security experts recommend turning off your phone for five minutes daily to enhance performance and reduce cybersecurity risks.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ubon has reached the kitchen with phone accessories, what is the future plan

The Indian consumer electronics market is undergoing rapid changes, with Ubon expanding from mobile accessories to home appliances.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In some schools, the fight against mobile phone usage is too harsh, while others think that nothing can be achieved with a ban

Schools in Latvia are divided on how to handle mobile phone usage among students, with some enforcing strict bans and others questioning their effectiveness.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi: Thieves snatched mobile and fled, woman taught them a lesson

In Delhi, a woman's quick thinking and bravery led to the recovery of her stolen mobile phone after she chased down the thieves.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Can You Make Your Own Mobile Phone?

The article explores the possibility of individuals creating their own mobile phones, highlighting the appeal of customizing devices for privacy and uniqueness.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Then the loud change of the Ministry of Education will become a fact. Details revealed

A recent report highlights alarming trends among Polish youth, prompting the Ministry of Education to propose a mobile phone ban in primary schools.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Lancashire PC who binned mobile phone before arrest jailed

A police officer in Lancashire, Samarah Kamal, has been sentenced to nine and a half months in prison for destroying evidence during a corruption investigation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delay in Implementation of 'Face Recognition for Mobile Phone Activation' Due to Privacy Concerns

The South Korean government extends the trial period for face recognition technology in mobile phone activation from three to six months amid public concerns over privacy invasion.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Life & Tech

Westerlin: Has deleted Instagram and TikTok

Influencer Oskar Westerlin has deleted Instagram and TikTok from his phone, warning young people about excessive mobile use and advocating for reduced screen time.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pro and Con: Are Phone-Free Classes a Good Idea?

The article discusses the debate over whether classes should be free from mobile phones, highlighting parental concerns and children's increasing reliance on technology.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Center Party: Mobile Phone Ban Should Also Include Adults

The Center Party in Finland advocates for expanding the mobile phone ban in basic education to include upper secondary education, based on feedback from teachers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: Federal Police says commission reinserted mobile phone data of Vorcaro collected at the request of the STF

The Federal Police reported that the CPMI of INSS reintroduced data from Daniel Vorcaro's mobile phone, which had been withdrawn as per a Supreme Court order.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Messages indicate that lieutenant colonel 'pushed his hand in the face' of his wife police officer 13 days before the death in SP

Messages extracted from the mobile phone of Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto suggest he physically assaulted his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana, just before her death.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seizure of mobile phone helps police discover PCC message group in Paranรก

The seizure of a mobile phone in 2025 has aided the Paranรก Civil Police in uncovering a messaging group linked to the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) criminal faction.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Missing Family in Rio Grande do Sul: Mobile Phone Signal Leads Police to Focus Search in Rural Area Where Suspect Has a Farm

The search for a missing family in Gravataรญ, Brazil continues as authorities focus their efforts on a rural area after a mobile phone signal belonging to one of the missing individuals was detected.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland: Towards a ban on mobile phone use by children under 16 in schools

Poland plans to ban the use of mobile phones by children under 16 in schools starting September 1, 2026, addressing concerns about screen time and social media usage among minors.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Poland to ban mobile phone use for school students under 16 years

Poland will implement a ban on mobile phone usage for students under 16 years starting September 1, 2026, following similar initiatives by other countries to reduce dependence on smartphones among youth.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Raminta Popoviene says that about 80% of the country's schools have already prepared rules for using phones

Lithuaniaโ€™s Education Minister Raminta Popovienฤ— reports that around 80% of schools in the country have developed regulations regarding mobile phone usage.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mandatory Facial Recognition for Mobile Phone Activation Starts Tomorrow... Civic Groups Demand Policy Abandonment

From tomorrow, a policy mandating facial recognition for new mobile phone activations will take effect, prompting civic groups to call for its abolition citing privacy concerns.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

R. Popovienฤ—: more than 80% of schools are prepared for their mobile phone usage regulations

R. Popovienฤ— highlights that over 80% of schools in Lithuania are ready to implement their own mobile phone usage guidelines amidst legislative discussions to restrict mobile phone use in educational settings.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Dyson has stated that the air in your bedroom is ruining your sleep

A study by Dyson reveals that indoor air quality, especially in bedrooms, significantly impacts sleep quality, beyond factors like mobile phone use and stress.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Students of Salas Secondary School on the mobile phone ban in elementary school: Teachers should also set an example

Students from Salas Secondary School discuss the upcoming ban on mobile phone use in schools, expressing mixed feelings about the change.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Mobile phone ban in Bavaria's schools: Mobile phones will soon be prohibited again until the eighth grade

Bavaria's Cabinet has decided to reinstate a legal ban on mobile phone usage in schools until the end of seventh grade, despite previous relaxations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LG U+ to provide free SIM card replacements for all customers due to security flaw in phone identification values

LG U+ announced that it will replace SIM cards for all customers starting April 13 due to a security flaw related to the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) that exposed a potential risk of identifying users.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why we shouldn't often charge our mobile phone in the car

Experts warn that frequently charging mobile phones in cars can harm their long-term performance due to unstable power supply and the use of low-quality chargers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Trump's phone number is spreading - the mobile is ringing incessantly

Trump's private phone number has become a hot commodity in Washington, leading to incessant calls from various individuals seeking the digits.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Tram derailed in Milan, the driver does not respond to the prosecutors. Lawyer: 'He was not using his mobile phone'

The tram driver involved in the fatal derailment in Milan has chosen not to answer questions from prosecutors during his interrogation.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Rastreio: police targets bank fraud with stolen cell phones

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has initiated a new phase of Operation Rastreio, focusing on a criminal group involved in bank fraud using stolen mobile phones.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The โ€˜dumbโ€™ phone, a conscious decision

The article discusses the rising popularity of โ€˜dumb phonesโ€™ at the Mobile World Congress as a counter to smartphone addiction, emphasizing the importance of digital well-being.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Robbery at Shinjuku Store: Manager Tied Up and 1.7 Million Yen Stolen

A manager of a mobile phone store in Shinjuku was tied up by two robbers who stole approximately 1.7 million yen.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Mobile over carrot. The panda refused to give up the phone that fell into the enclosure

A panda in a Czech zoo stubbornly clung to a phone that had fallen into its enclosure, causing a light-hearted situation.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users 'type 5 digit code and screen grab result'

Martin Lewis advises mobile users to implement a five-digit security code to protect their accounts from theft after his appearance on ITV's This Morning.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sรฃo Josรฉ Chamber spends over R$ 1 million on the purchase of 200 mobile phones in four years

The Municipal Chamber of Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos spent over R$ 1 million on mobile phone purchases from 2022 to 2025 for councilors and parliamentary advisors.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

$LIBRA Case: Justice Found a Score of Calls Between Novelli and Javier Milei and His Sister Karina on the Night of the Crypto Scandal

Mauricio Novelli, a crypto lobbyist closely associated with Javier Milei, made multiple phone calls to the President during the lead-up to the controversial launch of the $LIBRA token, as revealed by an analysis of his mobile devices.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Spy case in Souda: Videotaped material from the base found on the mobile phone of the 58-year-old - He received a deadline for his testimony

A 58-year-old Polish man is facing espionage charges in Chania, Greece, after authorities discovered military-related files on his mobile phone, and he has requested additional time to prepare his defense.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Kremlin practices blocking mobile phones in Moscow

The Kremlin has implemented a trial block on mobile phone internet access in Moscow as a security measure, causing significant disruptions for citizens.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Task found on Telegram, car set on fire... a major conspiracy was hatched in Bijnor

A suspect has been arrested in Bijnor, India, for attempting to create unrest by setting a vehicle ablaze, with police uncovering crucial digital evidence on the suspect's mobile phone.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Millions of O2 users get free phone upgrade this month, are you on the list?

O2 is offering a free upgrade to millions of its users in the UK, enhancing their service with faster 5G+ technology that promises quicker downloads and better battery life.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Mobile phones will be banned in Latvian schools until the 9th grade inclusive

Latvia will extend the existing mobile phone ban in schools to include students up to the 9th grade starting June 1, 2026.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Mobile Phones Banned in Schools Until 9th Grade

Latvian parliament adopts a new law banning mobile phone use in schools from grades 1 to 9, starting June 1, 2026.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The return of the 'phone bar' to Buenos Aires: dates without apps that recover the spirit of the 90s and attract young people

Buenos Aires is witnessing the revival of 'phone bars' where people can communicate without using mobile apps, drawing a younger crowd disenchanted with dating apps.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Mobile phones banned in schools up to 9th grade

Latvia will implement a ban on mobile phone usage in schools for students up to the 9th grade starting June 1, 2026, to enhance students' concentration and reduce risks related to digital emotional abuse.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Airline changes rules and will crack down hard on mobile phone use without headphones

A Danish airline plans to enforce stricter regulations against mobile phone usage without headphones during flights.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis tells mobile users to 'text 5 digit code now'

Money saving expert Martin Lewis advises 14 million UK mobile phone users to text a specific code to check if they are still under contract and potentially save money.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

UP announces major enforcement next week

The UP police chief announced an upcoming targeted enforcement campaign focusing on illegal mobile use while driving and improper seatbelt use, emphasizing their impact on traffic safety.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple who stole a cell phone store and R$ 100,000 is indicted in Pitangui

Two men in Brazil have been indicted for armed robbery and kidnapping after stealing R$ 100,000 and several mobile phones from a store in Pitangui.

Mar 10 โ€ข 23:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alpo lived without a mobile phone and television โ€“ made a significant donation to the elderly in a small municipality

A man named Alpo, who lived a simple and modest life without modern conveniences, made a significant bequest to the elderly in his community upon his passing.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A mobile worth one and a half lakh found, the children immediately went to the police station... an example of honesty from the innocents

In a remarkable display of honesty, children in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district found an expensive iPhone on the street and returned it to the police.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A new fee for mobile phone operator customers starting in April: will be paid monthly

Mobile phone customers in Lithuania will incur a new monthly fee of โ‚ฌ0.59 starting April, if they do not process their own payments, as operators are charged for automated billing services.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Fixing Bomb Was Triggered by Mobile Messages, After Afridi's Slap, Amir Revealed the Truth

Former Pakistani all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has revealed details about the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, indicating it was inadvertently uncovered during a mobile phone repair in London.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:18 UTC

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