Smartphone Usage

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  Google Pixel 10 Could Debut With Magic Cue AI Feature That Suggests Actions Based on App Usage

  Google Pixel 10 series will introduce a new AI feature called "Magic Cue", according to leaked screenshots. This AI-powered feature is expected to offer contextual suggestions based on smartphone activity, enabling quick access to information from various Google services and device screenshots. Magic Cue could arrive on the Google Pixel 10 with the...

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  Google's June 2025 Pixel Drop Brings AI Sticker Generation to Gboard, Pixel VIPs Widget and Camera Hints

  Google's June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is now rolling out alongside the Android 16 update for Pixel smartphones. This update introduces a new Pixel VIPs widget for easy contact access and enables AI sticker generation directly within Gboard. Pixel camera app users will receive hints on feature usage, while existing exclusive Pixel features are expan...

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  Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Review: Minor Yet Meaningful Upgrades

  Motorola’s Edge 50 Fusion was not the smartphone we expected it to be when we reviewed it last year. This year, Motorola decided on adding a few upgrades, which includes a slightly better processor,a slightly bigger battery and a new camera sensor to which essentially is the same phone. To our surprise, these smaller changes and optimisations do ...

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  iPhone Could Get AI-Powered Battery Management Mode With iOS 19: Report

  Apple is developing a new AI-powered battery management mode for the iPhone, which could improve battery life with the iOS 19 update expected later this year. This Apple Intelligence feature would dynamically adjust power usage based on individual smartphone usage patterns. The iOS 19 update will also reportedly include a feature displaying the est...

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  Redmi A4 5G First Impressions: An Entry-Level Beast?

  Xiaomi’s all-new Redmi A4 5G brings 5G (among other features) to the entry-level segment. Enabling this is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC, which is said to be efficient and promises to deliver a smooth software experience, given the budget restrictions in this segment. The phone has several upgrades over the previous Redmi A3 model, ...

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  California Passes Law To Ban Or Restrict Smartphones In School

  California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.

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  Xiaomi 14 Review: Good Things Come in Small Packages

  Xiaomi 14 has a lot going its way in terms of design, cameras, and performance. The smartphone is ideal for one-hand usage and scores heavily in aesthetics. The cameras with Leica tuning churn out some fantastic photos, while Snapdragon Gen 3 under the hood promises consistent performance. There's bloatware on board, which could have been reduced, ...

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  Energizer Hard Case P28K Phone With 28,000mAh Battery Showcased at MWC 2024

  Energizer brand licensee showcased the Energizer Hard Case P28K smartphone with a massive 28,000mAh battery during MWC 2024. The rugged smartphone's battery, which is significantly bigger than every other smartphone on the market, is said to last for a whole week regular of usage on a single charge. The phone has a IP68 rating and a 6.78-inch full-...

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  Samsung Patent Shows a New Square-Shaped Smartphone With Extendable Sliding Display: Report

  A Samsung square-shaped smartphone with an extendable display might be in the works, as per a new report. The report spotted a new Samsung display patent that highlights a new technology to manufacture rollable displays with a new improvement to protect it from the spring-back effect of the metal layer at the end of the display.

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  Should Restaurants Ban Smartphone Usage While Dining? Experts Weigh In

  Is using smartphones while dining out acceptable, or should it be banned? We asked experts and restaurateurs to weigh in on this recent social media controversy.

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  Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues

  Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and...

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  Japanese Restaurant Bans Customers From Using Smartphones While Dining

  To prevent customers from watching videos while they are eating at a well-known ramen eatery in Tokyo, the usage of smartphones has been outlawed.

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  Smartphone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship, Study Shows

  Smartphone usage, when excessive, can hurt the relationship of married couples in India, a study by smart device maker Vivo said on Monday. The study found that 67 percent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they're spending time with their spouse.

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  Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Only Support 64-Bit Apps: Google Explains the Benefits

  American tech giant Google has confirmed that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are the first Android phones to exclusively support 64-bit apps. Explaining the few benefits to dropping support for 32-bit apps, the company stated that not only does it reduce RAM usage, but also improves performance and security.

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  Google Pixel 6a to Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor, Phone Heats Up After Camera Usage: Report

  Google Pixel 6a will reportedly sport a faster fingerprint sensor than the Pixel 6 Pro. The smartphone is also said to turn hot after using the camera continuously for about 8 minutes. The Pixel 6a with Tensor SoC, always-on display, and dual cameras was launched at Google I/O this year.