Category: Smartphones

My Dumbphone Made My Life Better. It Made Everyone Else’s Worse.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An extended digital detox is freeing, but it can be hard on friends and family.
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?

The New York Times – Business:
Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
How the New iPhone Duo’s Glass Screen Bends Without Breaking

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The screens of foldable phones are a triumph of materials science and microengineering.
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999

The New York Times – On the Runway:
At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit

The New York Times – Travel:
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.
Follow the Markets and Track Stocks With These Free Apps

The New York Times – Business:
Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.
Follow the Markets and Track Stocks With These Free Apps

The New York Times – Business:
Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.
Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.

The New York Times – Business:
Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.
How Apple Became a $4 Trillion Company Under Tim Cook

The New York Times – Business:
If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.
How to Take a Phone-Free Vacation

Five getaways, and other tips for disengaging on holiday.
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?)