Freckle's smartphone encourages kids to get outside. What a concept!

August Lamm got ride of her smartphone four years ago. In a new book, she argues that the benefits of life without the device outweigh any inconveniences.

Smartphone shipments plunged a record 22%, according to IDC, as soaring memory costs force manufacturers to raise prices and abandon cheaper models.

India’s smartphone shipments fell 20% in Q3 2026 as sub-Rs 20,000 shipments declined 47%. Samsung led the market with 17% share, followed by Vivo and OPPO.

Samsung leads India’s smartphone market in Q3 2026. However, higher memory prices have raised device costs, and shipments in the sub-₹20,000 segment have nearly halved.

Xiaomi maintained third position with 12% market share, followed by OPPO, including realme and OnePlus, at 9%. vivo completed the top five with an 8% share. Rising memory costs are putting pressure on profitability across price segments, with the impact particularly pronounced in more price-sensitive categories.

Excessive smartphone use may be taking a hidden toll on the brain and body, with heavy scrolling linked to poorer memory, reduced attention, disrupted sleep, and potential balance problems. Researchers found that weak self-control and fear of missing out ...

Have you ever wanted to play the music you're listening to on your smartphone with better sound in your room?When you look for a "Bluetooth-enabled soundbar," you might come across concerns about audio delays when connected to a TV or poor sound quality with iPhones,

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., which dominates the market for smartphones in Africa, raised HK$3.1 billion ($390 million) from a Hong Kong share share sale after pricing the deal near the top end.

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