Smartphones – Page 15

Apple’s Sales Drop Slightly While Profit Is Up 11 Percent

Interest in new iPhones and services such as music and cloud storage powered the quarter, but other businesses, such as Mac sales, slowed significantly.

By Tripp Mickle

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Do School Smartphone Bans Work?

Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking.

By Natasha Singer

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This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.

By Natasha Singer

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The Multimillion Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry

The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment.

By Ana Swanson Don Clark and Mara Hvistendahl