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- 18 in 10 young people say smartphones harm their daily livesโ8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life
A new survey from the Netherlands finds that 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 believe their smartphone use harms their everyday life. The findings highlight growing concern among young adults about the impact of constant phone use on sleep, focus, relationships and wellbeing, despite smartphones being central to how the generation lives and works.
- 2Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone at $1,999โApple announces first-ever foldable iPhone, starting at $1,999
Apple has announced its first-ever foldable iPhone, with a starting price of $1,999. The move marks the company's entry into the foldable smartphone market, a category rivals like Samsung have dominated for years. The premium pricing and Apple's long-awaited take on the foldable design are drawing wide attention and debate among tech observers and consumers.
- 3Schoolchildren without smartphones charged higher bus fares in EnglandโSchoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own a smartphone are being charged higher bus fares than their peers, according to a Guardian report. Discounted child ticket schemes increasingly rely on smartphone apps for verification, meaning pupils whose parents restrict phone use โ or who cannot afford a device โ end up paying more to travel to school.
- 4Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme chipโQualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, this year joined by the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 too. The company desc
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, its new flagship smartphone chip, alongside a higher-tier 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The company describes both as flagship processors, with spec differences between them relatively minor and focused on improved AI processing, video capture and gaming performance. Coverage is focused on what the incremental upgrades mean for upcoming premium Android phones.
- 5vivo Launches OriginOS 7 With AI Agent And Cross-Device Featuresโvivo OriginOS 7 Debuts With Smarter Multitasking, AI Agent And Cross-Device Connectivity
vivo has unveiled OriginOS 7, the newest version of its Android-based operating system, introducing upgraded multitasking tools, a built-in AI agent and improved connectivity across vivo devices. The update points to the company's push into AI-driven smartphone software, following a broader industry trend of phone makers embedding intelligent assistants and seamless multi-device experiences into their platforms.
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Apple's largest and most expensive new phone, the 512GB iPhone XS Max, carries a starting price of $1,449, making it the priciest iPhone ever released. The steep figure has drawn widespread attention and commentary, with many questioning how far premium smartphone pricing can climb.