Use Of Smartphones

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  Nothing Warp App With Support for Android to Mac File Transfers Removed Shortly After Launch

  Nothing has launched a new app and browser extension called Warp, which enables file-sharing between Android phones and computers running macOS, Windows, and Linux, the London-based smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. Nothing Warp uses a combination of a “lightweight” app and a browser extension, which is only supported on Chromium-based b...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Specifications Leaked: Here's How It Differs From the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

  Qualcomm has been widely rumoured to adopt a dual-chip strategy for its next-generation flagship chipset lineup. The rumour mill suggests it could introduce a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset alongside a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. According to a tipster, the standard variant will target a different segment of the premium smartphone market. T...

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  Apple Ultra Will Reportedly Use Special Adhesive to Offer Crease-Free Foldable Display

  Apple will reportedly use the optically clear adhesive (OCA) to achieve a crease-free touchscreen on its first foldable handset, according to a report. This specially optimised glue usually comes in handy for bonding glass. In the smartphone industry, OCA is often used for creating a bond between the protective films and the display glass, since it...

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  'Peak Bengaluru': Autorickshaw Driver Tracks Crypto Charts At Traffic Signal

  An autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru trades crypto and uses Google Maps simultaneously at a traffic signal.

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  iPhone Fold Tipped to Use 3D Printed Hinge to Achieve Minimal Crease

  After years of development, Apple is finally expected to foray into the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Fold. The handset, which could also be known as the iPhone Ultra, is rumoured to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models later this year. While Apple has yet to officially confirm the handset, a latest rumour coming out of China shed...

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  Gemma 4 Explained: What It Is, What It Can Do, And How To Use It Right Now

  The new family of AI models can run on a smartphone, a Raspberry Pi, or a data centre, and is free to use commercially.

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  How to Enable WhatsApp Backups With End-to-End Encryption Using a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide

  WhatsApp allows users to create a backup of their end-to-end encrypted chats, which means that the messages that have been backed up are not accessible to a third party. These messages can only be read with a device with the unique 64-digit encryption key. However, this feature is only available on smartphones that are running Android 9 or newer ve...

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  Excessive Smartphone Use Can Contribute To Eating Disorders, Study Reveals Link

  Researchers showed that young people who are hooked on their phones, meaning they feel anxious without them or can't stop using them, are much more likely to struggle with food and body image.

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  Nothing Phone 4a Pro Review: A Big Leap

  Nothing’s Phone 4a Pro finds itself in a new segment against premium smartphones in 2026. It offers plenty of upgrades on paper, including a bigger and faster display, a new telephoto camera and a larger battery, to name a few. But how do these features add up? And how does it stack up against the competition?

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  Could A Smart Pillow Help You Stop Scrolling Before Bed? Glasgow Scientists Think So

  Computing scientists at the University of Glasgow have built a prototype pillow with a built-in speaker and tactile sensors, designed to let users enjoy digital content at bedtime without looking at their phone screens.