Five getaways, and other tips for disengaging on holiday.
Category: Smartphones
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One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus
A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
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Boredom Is the Latest Online Trend Trying to Sharpen Young People’s Short Attention Spans
Boredom, or an approximation of it, is an online trend for young people trying to sharpen their attention spans.
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India Orders a Tracking App to Be Installed in All Smartphones
The government said the rules were needed to prevent theft and other crime. Its opponents and privacy activists regard the app as a tool of mass surveillance.
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Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera
This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features.
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Apple’s iPhones Fuel Record Sales and Profit
The company’s revenue rose to above $100 billion in the quarter for the first time and profit soared 86 percent.
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Apple, Caught Between U.S. and China, Pledges Investment in Both
In Beijing this week, the company’s chief executive, Tim Cook, made promises similar to ones he’d made at the White House. He also got a custom Labubu.
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Google Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Dispute With Fortnite Creator
The case could rewrite the rules on how businesses make money on Google’s smartphone operating system.