An app called Opal finally succeeded at curbing my time spent on social media through a combination of mild friction, encouragement, and guilt.

The pictorial shorthand of emojis is perfect for small phone screens. It has also sprawled into a lexicon rich in metaphor and humor.

That said, our battery life test results are quite close, with some phones having clear strengths and weaknesses. Technically, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a little more frugal than the rest, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL is a great choice if you’re primarily taking photos.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is highlighting her plans to implement smartphone restrictions across public schools.

Huawei has returned to the top of China’s smartphone market for the first time in more than four years. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2025,

A father has asked a council to support a campaign to ban smartphone use in Oxford's schools. Jack Abraham, a member of Smartphone Free Childhood, joined other parents at Oxford's Town Hall on Monday. They called on the city council to help schools develop policies limiting pupils' access to mobile phones and social media.

A woman says she and her partner don't own smartphones — and she's starting to worry that it could affect her children and limit their opportunities. The woman shared her fears on a community forum, where many commenters told her that they think smartphones are,

A recent report by IDC gives Samsung the top ranking in the global smartphone market. Apple saw it sales grow rather slowly whereas