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🇫🇮 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

What is now known about the Samsung phone problem in Finland

A serious software issue affecting various Samsung phones and tablets has emerged in Finland, leading to concerns over malfunctioning SIM cards and rapid battery drain.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie suspect's digital ‘blackout’ may be key to case, says expert who probed Kohberger phone

Forensic experts suggest that the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's abduction may have left crucial digital footprints despite attempts to erase evidence.

Feb 26 • 11:00 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Galaxy S26: Samsung launches phone with 'anti-peeking' screen and boosted AI; see prices

Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy S26 smartphone series featuring enhanced AI capabilities and a unique anti-peeking screen technology, with prices announced during an event in San Francisco.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

This Motorola phone is cheaper and better looking than the iPhone Air – but it has its drawbacks

The Motorola Signature offers high specifications at a lower price point than the iPhone Air, although it has some drawbacks.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Cheap phone coming, will get 7000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rates

Realme is set to launch the affordable Realme C83 5G smartphone in India on March 7, featuring a 7000mAh battery and military-grade durability.

Feb 25 • 10:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Assistant Function: The AI that Joins the Phone Call

A new voice-activated AI assistant developed by Deutsche Telekom is set to join phone calls, offering services such as restaurant recommendations and live translations.

Feb 24 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

No one calls anymore

The article reflects on the decline of phone calls between friends, emphasizing how communication has shifted away from voice to a more fragmented and impersonal form.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

SIM card ban, Europe takes action against TikTok and Shein platforms. Technology news

Latvia is considering banning unregistered SIM cards to combat phone scams, with a proposal already submitted to the cabinet for review.

Feb 21 • 04:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Family Newsletter: Are Cell Phone Bans Sensible?

The article discusses the challenges parents face in managing their children's screen time and the implications of imposing cell phone bans.

Feb 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Digital World: Screen Lock

The article discusses the emergence of a new gadget, Brick, that limits smartphone usage by blocking certain apps until it is physically tapped to the phone.

Feb 20 • 15:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This setting on your phone might lead to your account being emptied – "The bank must have been aware"

A technology expert warns that a specific phone setting can lead to significant losses in bank fraud cases.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Review: Almost Perfect Phone from a Native Company, Competing with Vivo and Oppo

The review highlights Lava's new phone, the Lava Agni 4, as a strong competitor in the budget smartphone market against major Chinese brands.

Feb 20 • 12:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

How much does the Pixel 10a cost in Mexico? This is Google's new mid-range cell phone

Google has launched the Pixel 10a in Mexico, a mid-range smartphone available at various retail outlets with prices that may vary depending on location and color.

Feb 19 • 21:18 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to Make Your Phone Boring to Regain Control of Your Life?

The article discusses how excessive smartphone use can lead to attention theft, isolation, and distraction, and suggests ways to make phones less enticing to regain control over personal lives.

Feb 19 • 11:00 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Your phone reads your mouth before you speak.. What did Apple buy from Israel?

Apple acquired an Israeli startup specializing in silent speech technology for nearly $2 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition to date.

Feb 18 • 15:39 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jolla CEO: Helping from technology giants, we are making our own phone in Europe!

Jolla is set to launch a smartphone in 2026, emphasizing data sovereignty and privacy by utilizing the Sailfish OS and Android apps without Google.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims

A report reveals that Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to compromise the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi during his police custody, raising serious concerns about digital privacy and governmental overreach.

Feb 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

What your phone hears – And what you should turn off now

The article discusses concerns about smartphones listening in on conversations, explaining the reality behind data collection and how smartphones gather information algorithmically, rather than through constant eavesdropping.

Feb 17 • 10:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Digital detox is like fasting; often it's not enough. Without changing habits, you will return to your phone, says addiction specialist Gabrhelík

The article features a discussion with addiction specialist Gabrhelík on the challenges of digital addiction and the ineffectiveness of mere willpower in overcoming it.

Feb 16 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the Help of CSI, GCM Recovers Stolen Car and Cell Phone

In São José dos Campos, municipal guards recovered a stolen car and cell phone, and arrested two suspects with the assistance of local security cameras.

Feb 16 • 13:07 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Apple's most powerful phone, features of the leaked iPhone 18 Pro

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature significant upgrades and may include the A20 Pro processor and a smaller dynamic island display.

Feb 14 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Google's budget Pixel phone just got cheaper as a surprise new update cuts price

Google's Pixel 9a has seen a price drop ahead of the release of its successor, the Pixel 10a, making it a more affordable option for consumers.

Feb 13 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

You can run two WhatsApp on one phone, the method is very easy

The article explains how to use multiple WhatsApp accounts on a single phone without needing third-party applications.

Feb 13 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Foldable Phones Expected to Account for 65% of Market Share; Competition Intensifies with Apple's Entry in the Second Half of the Year

The global foldable smartphone market is forecasted to have 'book-style' foldable phones account for 65% of the total market share in 2023, with competition increasing as Apple prepares to launch its first foldable phone.

Feb 13 • 04:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘He loves me, he loves me not’ on your cell phone: 8.6 million Mexicans seek their ‘better half’ on apps

The digital search for love in Mexico is growing, with an estimated 8.6 million people actively using dating applications.

Feb 12 • 20:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The world's first phone with an 8000mAh battery and the slimmest body

Tecno is set to launch the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G, claiming it will be the world's first smartphone with an 8000mAh battery and a curved display in a slim body.

Feb 11 • 03:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sekonda fitness tracker that 'pairs seamlessly with phone' drops to below £20 in deal

The Sekonda fitness tracker, which monitors steps, heart rate, and oxygen levels, is now available for under £20, offering an affordable alternative to pricier options like FitBit.

Feb 10 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A month after the theft, cell phone signal leads police to house with several stolen objects in Ipatinga

A stolen cell phone signal helped the police locate a house in Ipatinga, where various stolen items were found, resulting in the arrest of a 43-year-old man.

Feb 10 • 15:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

New Scam: You Take Care of Nothing, the Phone Reads the Card Itself. And You're Out of Money

A new scam tactic involves phones automatically reading credit cards without user knowledge, leaving victims without their money.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The upcoming budget iPhone offers specifications comparable to the leading phone models

The upcoming budget iPhone, named 'iPhone 17e', is expected to feature high-end specifications, including the A19 chip and MagSafe wireless charging, and aims to be priced at $600.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Your Money is Flying Away with Fake Mobile Towers! This New SMS Blast Scam is Very Dangerous

Cybersecurity experts warn of a dangerous new SMS blast scam utilizing fake mobile towers to intercept phone signals and commit fraud.

Feb 9 • 07:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sign of Poverty? The Way You Use Your Phone Reveals Your True Financial Situation

The article discusses how the way individuals use their smartphones can be a more telling indicator of their financial status than luxury items like designer clothes or expensive cars.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Apple will compete with Samsung in the U.S.: this is what the design of its second foldable iPhone could be

Apple is preparing to launch its second foldable iPhone, designed to compete with Samsung's existing models, featuring optimizations in both design and battery technology.

Feb 8 • 18:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Are you buying a phone or a computer? You now face a difficult choice

Rising prices and a shortage of memory chips are making it hard for consumers in Finland to buy new computers and phones.

Feb 8 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Trump's phone T1 is back - better and more expensive

The Trump-branded smartphone T1 is making a comeback with a new design and higher price, after a long wait for initial customers.

Feb 8 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A couple kidnapped in a trunk is freed after sharing their location from a mobile phone

The police rescued a couple who had been kidnapped and held in a car trunk in Valencia after the victim managed to share their location via her mobile phone.

Feb 7 • 13:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

The cheapest phone in the Pixel 10 series will be launched with these features

Google has confirmed the launch of its upcoming smartphone Pixel 10a, which will be available for pre-order starting February 18.

Feb 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Leaving the phone charging all night is no longer a problem for the battery

Charging your phone overnight does not damage the battery but may contribute to greater wear on the component over time.

Feb 6 • 20:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Do you know all the uses for the volume button on your mobile phone? It has seven functions, and one can save your life

The article discusses various functions of the volume buttons on an iPhone, highlighting that they can do more than just adjust sound, including tasks like taking photos.

Feb 6 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Juan Tallón: "I read worse. I see the damage that the phone does to me"

Galician author Juan Tallón discusses the detrimental effects of mobile phone use on reading and life in a podcast interview about his latest novel, 'Mil cosas.'

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Starlink becomes the growth engine of SpaceX and may gain its own phone

SpaceX aims to expand Starlink's reach with plans for a dedicated phone, direct internet for devices, and a space tracking service, coinciding with its upcoming IPO.

Feb 5 • 18:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

REVIEW ⟩ The new budget phone Honor Magic8 Lite is a battery giant: it lasts three days

The Honor Magic8 Lite stands out in the smartphone market with its impressive 7500 mAh battery, lasting three days, despite having modest processor and camera features.

Feb 5 • 16:43 UTC

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