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64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
The NFHS-5 for the 2019-2021 period had recorded that 33.3% Indian women had used the internet at least once. This figure has doubled over the interim two-year period
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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Can Poor Posture Affect Hormones and Headaches? Doctor Explains Tech Neck Health Risks
Poor posture can affect hormones and even lead to headaches. Here is how Dr Harish Ghoota explains the health risks associated with tech neck.
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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5 Easy Hacks To Fix Bad Posture While Using Your Phone
If you are looking at this from your phone, then you need to read these easy hacks to fix your bad posture.
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Beyond Specs: How Oppo is Focusing on Battery Health and Reliability
Oppo's Peter Dohyung Lee, Head of Product Strategy, details the "Built for India" durability strategy in an exclusive chat with Gadgets 360. Lee touched upon how Oppo is tackling the phone damage anxiety with design enhancements for users in India. Additionally, he detailed how the company is following the 'Built for India' strategy alongside democ...
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How Safe Are Your Eyes From Smartphone Light? What Studies Say
Many experts advise not to use mobile phones before bed, or reduce the screen time overall.
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How to Check Battery Health on Android Smartphones
Smartphone batteries degrade and lose capacity over time, and a battery replacement eventually becomes necessary. Battery health monitoring is a feature that is now available on select Google Pixel phones with the Android 16 update. Many third-party Android manufacturers have also enabled this convenient feature, allowing users to monitor their pho...
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Samsung Reportedly Developing ‘Listen’ Function for AI-Powered Now Brief in One UI 8
Following the successful rollout of Android 15-based One UI 7, Samsung is already said to be developing the next iteration, dubbed One UI 8. As per a report, the company will introduce additional functionality for the Galaxy AI-powered Now Brief feature. One such feature will let users get an audio version of their daily brief. Such a feature is sa...
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Google Pixel 9a Will Gain Battery Health Assistance Feature to Stabilise Performance and Ageing
Google Pixel 9a will receive a new battery management feature which aims to prolong its life by optimising the charge cycles, the company has confirmed. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Pixel software will manage the lithium-ion battery’s performance and maximum voltage of the handset to help maintain its health as the phone ages, t...
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Excessive Mobile Use Linked To Depression In Teens: AIIMS Bhopal Study
Growing dependence on mobile phones among children and teenagers is leading to a surge in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, according to a new study.
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New Research Shows Mobile Phones Are Not Linked To Brain Cancer
A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today.
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Mobile Phones And Brain Cancer Are Not Linked, Says WHO-Led Study
There is no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, according to a new World Health Organization-commissioned review of the available published evidence worldwide.
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64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
The NFHS-5 for the 2019-2021 period had recorded that 33.3% Indian women had used the internet at least once. This figure has doubled over the interim two-year period
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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Can Poor Posture Affect Hormones and Headaches? Doctor Explains Tech Neck Health Risks
Poor posture can affect hormones and even lead to headaches. Here is how Dr Harish Ghoota explains the health risks associated with tech neck.
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
-
4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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5 Easy Hacks To Fix Bad Posture While Using Your Phone
If you are looking at this from your phone, then you need to read these easy hacks to fix your bad posture.
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Beyond Specs: How Oppo is Focusing on Battery Health and Reliability
Oppo's Peter Dohyung Lee, Head of Product Strategy, details the "Built for India" durability strategy in an exclusive chat with Gadgets 360. Lee touched upon how Oppo is tackling the phone damage anxiety with design enhancements for users in India. Additionally, he detailed how the company is following the 'Built for India' strategy alongside democ...
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How Safe Are Your Eyes From Smartphone Light? What Studies Say
Many experts advise not to use mobile phones before bed, or reduce the screen time overall.
-
How to Check Battery Health on Android Smartphones
Smartphone batteries degrade and lose capacity over time, and a battery replacement eventually becomes necessary. Battery health monitoring is a feature that is now available on select Google Pixel phones with the Android 16 update. Many third-party Android manufacturers have also enabled this convenient feature, allowing users to monitor their pho...
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Samsung Reportedly Developing ‘Listen’ Function for AI-Powered Now Brief in One UI 8
Following the successful rollout of Android 15-based One UI 7, Samsung is already said to be developing the next iteration, dubbed One UI 8. As per a report, the company will introduce additional functionality for the Galaxy AI-powered Now Brief feature. One such feature will let users get an audio version of their daily brief. Such a feature is sa...
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Google Pixel 9a Will Gain Battery Health Assistance Feature to Stabilise Performance and Ageing
Google Pixel 9a will receive a new battery management feature which aims to prolong its life by optimising the charge cycles, the company has confirmed. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Pixel software will manage the lithium-ion battery’s performance and maximum voltage of the handset to help maintain its health as the phone ages, t...
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Excessive Mobile Use Linked To Depression In Teens: AIIMS Bhopal Study
Growing dependence on mobile phones among children and teenagers is leading to a surge in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, according to a new study.
-
New Research Shows Mobile Phones Are Not Linked To Brain Cancer
A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today.
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Mobile Phones And Brain Cancer Are Not Linked, Says WHO-Led Study
There is no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, according to a new World Health Organization-commissioned review of the available published evidence worldwide.
