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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

John Hoffman, organizer of the MWC: “I don’t know if regulation is the best way to address mobile usage by minors”

John Hoffman comments on the challenges of regulating mobile phone usage among minors during the MWC in Barcelona.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Regional mobile phone users lament lost service as complaints spike

Regional mobile phone users in Australia are reporting significant declines in service quality, leading to a spike in complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

Feb 28 • 00:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Keeping phone peeping Toms at bay: Samsung unveiled a stunning feature – For now, it requires a hefty price

Samsung has introduced a new privacy display feature in its latest Galaxy S26 Ultra, designed to prevent unauthorized viewing of the screen's content.

Feb 27 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The Vorcaro's mobile phone

The advent of smartphones has revolutionized police work by acting as both evidence repositories and psychological traps for criminals, making investigations significantly easier.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Avalanche danger: Mobile phone warning on the slope

New avalanche warnings are being sent to mobile phones in Tyrol, urging residents and visitors to remain in safe areas and avoid risky slopes.

Feb 27 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Police apprehended a man who attacked another person with a sword in a Tartu park

A man has been arrested for attacking another individual with a sword in a park in Tartu, Estonia, after fleeing the scene with the victim's mobile phone.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik remains president of SFZ despite mobile phone scandal. He accused a federation member of enriching himself by 200,000 euros.

Ján Kováčik was re-elected as president of the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) despite facing controversy over the purchase of mobile phones.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principals satisfied with schools' mobile phone ban: We have regained eye contact and greeting

Principals across various Finnish schools report that a mobile phone ban implemented in autumn 2025 has led to more sociable students and a significant decrease in bullying.

Feb 27 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Driver who crashed while gambling is jailed after causing premature birth

A driver in the UK has been sentenced to jail after he crashed into a stationary vehicle while using his mobile phone to gamble, resulting in serious injuries to a pregnant woman who subsequently gave birth prematurely.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Indicated What Major Mistakes You Make When Charging Your Phone

A technology director explains common mistakes that slow down phone charging, such as using worn-out accessories and incorrect settings.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

V-sawing after Mohamsson's mobile meeting: "Clearly Sweden's most irrelevant party"

Education Minister Simona Mohamsson hosted a meeting to discuss students' screen time, which was criticized by the Left Party as redundant given existing agreements and forthcoming regulations on mobile phone usage in schools.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Slovak Football is Shaken by a Dispute Over Hundreds of Millions. The Minister Speaks of the Federation's Bankruptcy

Slovak sports minister accuses the leadership of the Slovak Football Association of suspicious dealings, amid financial obligations related to mobile phone transactions, prompting fears of the federation's viability.

Feb 25 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 13 suspects who applied scams via cell phone; scheme may have moved over R$ 100 million

A police operation in São Paulo led to the arrest of 13 individuals involved in a mobile phone scam estimated to have defrauded over R$ 100 million.

Feb 25 • 01:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It has surprised me how one-sided the research is": High mobile consumption hinders young athletes' performance

A study reveals that excessive mobile phone usage negatively impacts the performance of young athletes, who often disengage from sleep to engage with their devices.

Feb 24 • 19:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Young athletes dream of medals and town hall pancakes, but social media can get in the way

Young Danish athletes are struggling with mobile phone addiction, which affects their training and performance.

Feb 24 • 19:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How to watch live television for free from your cell phone or tablet

The article discusses various ways to watch live television for free on mobile devices without incurring extra costs.

Feb 24 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A ‘fake’ murder on the mobile phone screen

The article discusses the proliferation of fake news on social media and the pervasive addiction to social media platforms.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

School bans on mobile phones reportedly do not work, claims new analysis

A recent analysis claims that bans on mobile phone use in schools are ineffective.

Feb 23 • 15:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In 2025, mobile phone sales recovered by 12%, but were far from the records

Mobile phone sales in Argentina increased by 12% in 2025, although they remain significantly below past highs.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a police officer and there's only 1 instance you can use phone while driving'

A UK police officer clarifies that there is only one situation where drivers can legally use their phone while driving.

Feb 23 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Speeding e-bike teen who killed grandma while on phone unmasked

Billy Stokoe, a 19-year-old, has been unmasked after admitting to causing the death of 86-year-old Gloria Stephenson by dangerous driving on an unlicensed and uninsured e-bike while using a mobile phone.

Feb 23 • 13:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Do mobile bans improve student performance? Researchers analyzed data from 21 countries including Czechia

A study on mobile phone bans in schools reveals mixed effects on student performance, highlighting that such bans are not a universal solution.

Feb 23 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: 26-year-old arrested for robbing a 20-year-old

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Kozani, Greece, for robbing a 20-year-old woman of cash, shoes, and a mobile phone.

Feb 23 • 09:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Man in his 20s arrested for preparation for public dangerous destruction

A man in his 20s has been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of preparing for a public dangerous destruction, with an ongoing investigation focusing on mobile phone examinations and technical analyses of seized objects.

Feb 23 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

There Can Be an Unpleasant Surprise in Your Phone Calendar – Here’s How to Prevent It

Cybercriminals are increasingly using calendar applications on computers and mobile phones to execute phishing attacks, warns security firm Malwarebytes.

Feb 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Preparation to Ban Mobile Phones for Children in Karnataka? Siddaramaiah Expresses Concern Over Social Media Addiction

The Karnataka government, led by Congress, is considering a ban on mobile phone usage for students under 16 due to concerns about social media addiction affecting children's mental health.

Feb 22 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Preparation for a ban on mobile phone usage for students in Karnataka?

The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phone usage for students under the age of 16, seeking input from university vice-chancellors on the matter.

Feb 22 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Preparation for Mobile Ban for Students Under 16 in Karnataka

The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phone usage for students under the age of 16 to combat social media addiction and exposure to drug use.

Feb 22 • 04:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Supreme Court launched online judicial auctions and now you can bid from your cell phone

Argentina's Supreme Court has introduced a new online auction system, allowing bids via mobile devices for various properties and items.

Feb 21 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: 39-year-old arrested for illegally recording trial with her mobile phone

A 39-year-old woman was arrested in Kozani for illegally recording a criminal trial with her mobile phone during court proceedings.

Feb 21 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sweden: Mobile Alert System for Aircraft Attacks

Sweden plans to implement a mobile phone alert system this year to warn citizens of potential airstrikes, inspired by a similar system used in Ukraine.

Feb 20 • 16:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: SSS Agent Tells Court How Owo Church Massacre Suspect Was Tracked Through His Phone

An SSS agent detailed in court how a suspect in the Owo church massacre was tracked using his mobile phone.

Feb 20 • 07:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Solve Friday's Mini Crossword

Ilta-Sanomat introduces a new crossword puzzle that can be solved on a mobile phone or computer, adding to its popular collection of puzzles.

Feb 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Missing family in RS: the reasons that led police to the arrest

A military police officer has been temporarily arrested in connection with the disappearance of a woman and her parents in southern Brazil, largely based on mobile phone location evidence.

Feb 19 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Job is Done': Evidence Leads Police to Suspect in Jewelry Theft in the South Zone of SP

Police have arrested Igor Jesus Matos, 29, suspected of stealing over R$ 1 million worth of jewelry in São Paulo, based on evidence found on his mobile phone.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

E-bike teenager 'killed OAP while speeding and making call on mobile phone'

A teenager is on trial for allegedly causing the death of an elderly woman while riding his e-bike, reportedly speeding and using a mobile phone during the incident.

Feb 19 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The cellphone of a broker killed by the building manager was thrown into a sewer and was only found after 41 days

The cellphone of real estate broker Daiane Alves Souza, who was murdered by her building manager, was recovered 41 days after being discarded in a sewer, containing crucial evidence of the crime.

Feb 19 • 17:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Nokia 1100, the best-selling phone in history that does not have WhatsApp, cost today?

The classic Nokia 1100 remains the best-selling phone of all time, yet it is not compatible with WhatsApp, appealing to retro collectors and users for its simplicity and reliability.

Feb 19 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Broker murdered: video shows when the building manager attacked the victim in the basement of the building

A video recovered from the mobile phone of real estate broker Daiane Alves Souza shows the moment she was attacked by building manager Cléber Rosa de Oliveira, leading to her disappearance for over 40 days before her body was found.

Feb 19 • 13:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Are you about to install a protective film in the store? Read this first

This article discusses the important considerations when installing a custom protective film for phones in stores.

Feb 19 • 05:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Abla Kamel ends years of absence with an exceptional appearance on the first days of Ramadan 2026

Egyptian actress Abla Kamel made a remarkable return to the spotlight during the Ramadan season 2026 with a significant appearance in a mobile phone advertisement.

Feb 19 • 03:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CFS sirens during Macclesfield bushfire reignite debate about technology

The recent bushfire near Macclesfield has sparked discussion regarding the effectiveness of fire sirens and mobile phone alerts among residents.

Feb 19 • 02:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A cheaper iQOO 15 series phone is coming to India, launch date confirmed

The iQOO 15R, the most affordable variant in the iQOO 15 series, is set to launch in India with specifications including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a robust 7600 mAh battery.

Feb 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Russia Facilitates Internet and Mobile Phone Shutdowns for the FSB

The Russian State Duma has passed a law enabling the FSB to more easily cut communication services across the country without justification.

Feb 18 • 21:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Samsung promotes its upcoming flagship phone's camera with artificial intelligence, and experts are displeased

Samsung is marketing the camera system of its next flagship phone, the S26 Ultra, as the most powerful yet with AI enhancements, causing concern among experts.

Feb 18 • 10:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Robbers run rampant in Vilnius: one attacked man lost his phone, another lost money

In Vilnius, two separate robbery incidents were reported where victims lost their mobile phones and cash due to attacks by unidentified individuals.

Feb 18 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judge of the flood requests messages from WhatsApp and Telegram from the deleted mobile phone of Mazón's right-hand man

The judge is seeking to recover deleted messages from José Manuel Cuenca's mobile phone, a key aide to President Carlos Mazón, related to communications during a natural disaster in Spain.

Feb 16 • 14:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A man is injured after his mobile phone exploded while traveling on the metro in Leioa (Vizcaya)

A man suffered injuries after his mobile phone exploded while he was on a metro train in Leioa, Vizcaya.

Feb 16 • 08:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Tariff Comparison: The Way to the Best Smartphone Tariff

A guide to navigating the complex landscape of mobile phone tariffs in Germany, focusing on key considerations for consumers.

Feb 16 • 08:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How Mobile Phone Prices Moved One Month After the Elimination of Import Tariffs?

Mobile phone prices showed minor changes following the import tariff elimination, with some reductions observed, particularly among online resellers.

Feb 15 • 20:08 UTC

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