Stories Tagged as
Smartphones
The second-largest smartphone maker in the world doesn't even sell phones in the U.S.
by
Molly Wood
Aug 28, 2018
Chinese smartphone makers are getting bigger, even without the American market.
Americans, including tech insiders, are using less social media
by
Molly Wood
Aug 17, 2018
People are gradually setting boundaries with social media.
Mobile phones could make sports betting more accessible — and addictive
by
Adrian Ma
Jul 10, 2018
Experts caution that widely available and accessible sports betting on mobile phones could lead to an increase in gambling addiction.
Instagram Lite debuts, designed for smartphone users in developing countries
by
Erika Beras
Jun 29, 2018
Instagram Lite popped up on the Google Play Store this week. It’s a slimmed down version of Instagram for people in developing countries. It works where networks are smaller, spottier and Android phones are more popular. Instagram Lite is a follower here, Facebook Lite arrived in 2015 and it now has over 200 million users. […]
Is Apple still the one to beat when it comes to smart devices?
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Feb 7, 2018
The company's known for its excellent products. But are customers willing to pay the high prices the company is asking?
Lithium-ion batteries are about as good as they can get
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Dec 7, 2017
But it's just a matter of time before the problem is solved, a UC Berkeley engineer says.
Will China's brand-obsessed consumers shell out 2 months' salary for an iPhone X?
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Nov 3, 2017
The country is important to Apple's growth.
For public good, not for profit.
How Apple and Android took over the smartphone market
by
Kristin Schwab
and Molly Wood
Oct 16, 2017
It won't be easy for another company to enter the field.
Apple’s App Store gets its own upgrade
by
Adriene Hill
Sep 20, 2017
Along with releasing its new iOS 11 operating system, Apple also has redesigned the App Store. The new look is meant to make it easier for users to find new apps and increase what is already a big part of Apple’s business. In fact, the service part of Apple’s model — which is dominated by […]
New phones often mean new accessories
by
Reema Khrais
Sep 15, 2017
Retailers love it when new smart phones come out. People buy billions of dollars worth of cases, cables, and more. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.