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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

New features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra excite in the era of discreet evolutions

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra brings some notable advancements amid a trend of subtle innovations in smartphones.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Tester was horrified: The cheapest smartphones are simply horrible

A technology reviewer reports that the cheapest smartphones available are incredibly subpar in performance and usability.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Amazon is preparing to enter the smartphone arena

Amazon is reportedly launching a new smartphone initiative focused on artificial intelligence, twelve years after its unsuccessful first attempt in the mobile industry.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Today's cheap phone has yesterday's top technology

The article discusses the trend of modern cheap smartphones using outdated high-end technology from the past.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

First a failure, now a second chance. The giant returns to the smartphone market

Amazon is set to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device known as Project Transformer, led by a group focused on creating innovative gadgets.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

Long live the Walkman โ€“ 6 MP3 players that beat my smartphone for sound, storage and battery life

This article explores six MP3 players that outshine smartphones in terms of sound quality, storage capacity, and battery life.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Electricity Becomes a Portable Equipment for Every Place

The article discusses the growing importance of portable power banks due to people's dependence on smartphone batteries, especially when traveling abroad.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

TECNO launches CAMON 50 series with flagship Camera Power, AI productivity and exclusive launch gifts

TECNO has launched the CAMON 50 Series smartphones, featuring advanced camera capabilities and AI productivity tools, along with special gifts for early buyers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Poor and Quite Good Results - See How Cheap Phones Performed in the Tests

A comparison of low-cost smartphones shows varying performance, particularly with used iPhones performing strongly in certain aspects.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Moto Signature and Galaxy S26 Ultra Compete Among High-End Smartphones; G1 Tested

The recently launched Motorola Signature and Galaxy S26 Ultra are high-end smartphones vying for market space in Brazil, showcasing distinct manufacturer approaches to premium features.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

The March Microbit has been released! A comparison of smartphones and power banks under 200 euros

The latest issue of Microbit includes a comparison of smartphones and power banks priced under 200 euros, testing the viability of affordable options.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

We compared smartphones under 200 euros โ€“ Used iPhone as a challenger

The article compares new smartphones priced under 200 euros with a focus on whether purchasing a new device or a used iPhone is the smarter choice.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

This Dangerous Android Malware Takes Complete Control of Your Phone, Here's How to Stay Safe

A new Android malware known as Perseus has been discovered, capable of copying sensitive content from smartphones and taking full control over them.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Decision is Made, Smartphones Will Disappear From Classrooms. The Ministry of Education Has a Prepared Project

Poland's Ministry of Education has proposed a new law to ban smartphones in schools, which is expected to be presented to parliament by May and could be enacted by September.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Galaxy S26 Ultra worth 1.5 lakh rupees at half price! Samsung's big bang

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Forever program in India, allowing customers to purchase premium smartphones at half the price through a unique payment plan.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The trend has turned: Fewer mobile phones among children

A recent study reveals a decline in smartphone ownership among 9- and 10-year-olds in Norway, alongside recommendations for reduced screen use and a minimum age for social media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Review: Is Apple's Cheapest iPhone 17e Worth Buying?

The article reviews Apple's new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, discussing its specifications and everyday performance.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Roman Kemp hosts Britainโ€™s first AI pub quiz where using your phone ISNโ€™T cheating

Roman Kemp hosts the UK's first AI-powered pub quiz, where using smartphones is encouraged rather than considered cheating.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Smartphone ban in schools from September 1

Poland's Minister of Education announced a ban on smartphones in elementary schools starting September 1, 2026, aiming to improve the learning environment.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Warning data from Czech families: Half of children look at their phones from the cradle

A report reveals that half of young children in Czechia are exposed to smartphones from an early age.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Life & Tech

The TECNO CAMON 50 Series Launches as the Pocket Imaging Master and Productivity Engine for a New Generation

TECNO has launched the CAMON 50 Series of smartphones, emphasizing advanced camera capabilities and AI integration for productivity and creativity.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Most Anticipated Apple Week of PcComponentes: AirPods, Phones, and Laptops with Savings of Up to 280 Euros

PcComponentes is holding a major promotional event for Apple products, offering substantial discounts on items like AirPods, smartphones, and laptops.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

7 things you need to know before buying a Galaxy S26 Ultra

The article discusses the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, highlighting its features, pricing, and target audience in Argentina.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Experiment: Is it possible to move your entire life to a new phone while drinking a cup of coffee?

The article explores the efficiency of transferring data from an old phone to a new one using integrated data transfer features, allowing users to migrate essential information seamlessly and quickly.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:10 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After green lines appeared on a cell phone screen, multinational manufacturer is ordered to compensate Brazilian customer

A multinational smartphone manufacturer was ordered by a Brazilian court to refund a customer and pay damages after the customer faced screen issues due to an update.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Concerts and sunsets are the hardest to photograph and there's a frustrating reason

A recent study reveals that 40% of Brits struggle to photograph concerts and sunsets due to low-light performance issues in smartphone cameras.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Smartphones Will Be More Expensive, Vivo-Oppo Increasing Prices, AI the Reason

Chinese smartphone manufacturers Vivo and Oppo are preparing to raise the prices of their phones due to rising costs of memory chips influenced by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technology.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

This very common habit can shorten your phone's battery life

Fast charging can quickly refill your smartphone's battery but may accelerate battery deterioration over time, according to an expert.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why We Shouldn't Leave Our Phone Upside Down on the Table

The article discusses the disadvantages of placing smartphones face down on surfaces, highlighting risks to the camera and overheating.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Your smartphone has a metal detector: here's how you can use it

Smartphones can function as metal detectors using their built-in sensors, allowing users to locate metal objects in everyday situations.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Book Podcast: "We should talk to children about sexualized violence"

The podcast highlights the pressing need to discuss sexualized violence with children, particularly due to their increasing access to explicit content through smartphones.

Mar 15 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Criticizes Norwegian gravestones: - It's about how we honor the dead

An expert criticizes the aesthetic decline of Norwegian cemeteries, claiming gravestones resemble mass-produced soap bars and likening them to rows of smartphones.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:19 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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Smartphone Emergency Feature: This Hidden Feature of Your Phone Can Save Your Life in Danger! 90% of People Do Not Know

An article discusses a hidden emergency feature on smartphones that can potentially save lives, with a notable statistic that 90% of users are unaware of its existence.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why We Shouldn't Charge Our Phone to 100%

The article discusses how charging lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in smartphones, to full capacity can accelerate battery wear over time.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Famous People Test Latest Phones Under Challenging Conditions: S. Vaitulionis Only Feared One Thing

Celebrities and tech enthusiasts tested the latest smartphones under difficult conditions, focusing on photography and videography.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Drone deliveries in the Naples prison: how phones and drugs arrive

Suspicious drone deliveries have been intercepted at Poggioreale prison in Naples, revealing attempts to smuggle smartphones and drugs into the facility.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The function that must always be turned off on your cell phone to avoid being tracked

The article discusses the importance of disabling Bluetooth on smartphones to prevent cyberattacks and protect privacy.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to use AI to filter unknown or spam calls on the Galaxy S26

Samsung's Galaxy S26 smartphones in Argentina feature an AI-enabled call filtering system to manage spam and unknown calls.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Suffering from Hand and Wrist Pain? 7 Effective Exercises to Protect You from the 'Evil' of Computers and Smartphones

The article discusses the prevalence of hand and wrist pain due to prolonged computer and smartphone use, highlighting effective exercises to alleviate these issues.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Xiaomi Super Saver Sale: Many items from smartphones to TVs at half price

Xiaomi India has launched a special sale named 'Xiaomi Super Saver' offering discounts on smartphones, smart TVs, and other products.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What phone makers don't tell you about 'killing' old apps

This article discusses how the number of apps installed by users has significantly decreased as smartphone manufacturers focus on simplicity and integration of core applications.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

North Korean smartphone investigated โ€“ harsh findings one after another

A YouTuber tested two North Korean smartphones, revealing extensive censorship and surveillance features.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Does your vacuum cleaner take pictures of your apartment and send them to the cloud? Expert explains the risks

The article discusses privacy risks posed by smart devices like vacuum cleaners that can capture images and send them to the cloud, emphasizing that ordinary smartphones also collect and potentially misuse personal data.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Transfer photos from your phone to a hard drive

The article discusses solutions for transferring photos from smartphones to hard drives to free up storage space.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Privacy watchdog โ€˜monitoringโ€™ U.S. auto insurance phone tracking lawsuit

Canadaโ€™s privacy commissioner is keeping an eye on a U.S. lawsuit against auto insurers over allegations of misuse of driver data collected from smartphones.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Those who hesitated will pay more. The best phones from Samsung go on sale with a higher price tag

Samsung's latest phone models are launching at increased prices, indicating a potential shift in the market.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Samsung's new Galaxy S26 series sells 20% more than last year's model

Pre-order results for Samsung's new Galaxy S26 series show an average increase of 20% in Europe compared to the previous model, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra accounting for over 70% of sales.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Galaxy S26: Samsung puts its flagship smartphone on sale in Argentina

Samsung has released its Galaxy S26 smartphones in Argentina, offering various models at different price points after a global launch.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:48 UTC

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