Smartphones

Smartphones; you probably have one in your pocket right now - that is if you're not reading this on your mobile. Even if you have just invested in the best phone around it's likely that within only a few months there will be a new iPhone out, the latest Sony with an incredible camera or the next iteration of the wildly popular Samsung Galaxy series. Long gone are the days when mobile phones were just for making calls. Now they are app-running, photo-taking, music-playing powerhouses in your pocket.

You’re not actually addicted to your smartphone. Here's why

Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your (and your children’s) relationship with it.
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Is there any science to low-dopamine mornings?

Why setting rules about your phone use in the morning can help you concentrate on your work
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How to finally break free from your smartphone addiction

Inside the strange new science of 'dopamine fasting'.
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Case closed: These are the best phone cases to buy in 2024

As phone prices rise and we invest endless hours into our devices, the right phone case is as important as ever. Explore our guide to the finest phone cases that offer both style and protection for your device.
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Why going on a tech-free holiday may not be the cure for burnout

Getting away from the daily grind and leaving your laptop, smartphone and tablet behind might seem like sure-fire way to unwind, but the science isn’t so clean-cut.
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Once deleted, can text messages be retrieved?

Clearing or deleting your messages on your devices doesn't mean the data is permanently gone, it's just been filed away differently.
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Best power banks and portable chargers to keep you fully charged in 2024

Never run out of battery again with one of the best power banks available in 2024.
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Fairphone 4 review: The ethical phone outliving its competitors

Can an eco-friendly smartphone compete with the best?
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: With great power comes great financial responsibility

Powerful in every way, the Samsung S22 Ultra is the ultimate Android experience… if you can stomach the price.
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Could a deep fake unlock an iPhone?

Deep fakes are a type of artificial intelligence that can be used to recreate the likeness of a real person.
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iPhone SE 2022: An hugely powerful, future-proof phone with one flaw...

At £419, it’s half the price of Apple’s flagship phone, but is it only half as good?
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How does a smartphone ‘read’ my fingerprint?

Fingerprint scanners have become an essential feature of smartphones.
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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m payout

Consumer group Which? is seeking damages from tech giants Qualcomm for around 29 million people who bought an affected handset since October 2015.
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Apple redesigns iPhone home screen for iOS 14

The technology giant unveiled new software for the iPhone and its other devices as well as new privacy tools at its annual developer conference.
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