Renders of Apple’s iPhone 12 surface before the tech giant officially reveals the smartphone lineup

Apple will unwrap the new iPhone in just a few hours during its online event ‘Hi, Speed’ and already leaks of what the smartphone could look like have surfaced. The launch, which is set for 1pm ET, is set to unveil four models of the flagship handset, ranging in price from $699 to $1,099. Notably … Read more

Why texting is GOOD for your teen: Smartphone addiction may boost children’s mental health

Why texting is GOOD for your teen: Smartphone addiction may boost children’s mental health, research suggests University of California research reveals texting is not as bad as was thought Youngsters cope better with feelings if they express them with friends via text The study shows sharing emotions over text boosts moods among teenagers  By Pat … Read more

Chinese army boots out soldier after he was caught ‘leaking military secrets’ via smartphone 

A Chinese soldier has been expelled from the army after he was found ‘sharing military secrets’ with his family, friends and even gaming buddies online with his smartphone. The soldier, known by his surname Chen, was discharged on Tuesday from China’s Eastern Theatre Command, a major division of the People’s Liberation Army that oversees operations … Read more

Sony launches £799 Xperia 5 II smartphone with 5G support

Sony has officially launched its £799 Xperia 5 II smartphone, which comes with 5G support and 4K slow-motion video recording.   The new device, which is an update of the original Xperia 5 released last year, has been designed for photographers who want to ‘capture cinematic masterpieces’.  It includes the world’s first 4K HDR 120fps slow-motion … Read more

Men should think twice before reaching for their smartphone at night

Why men shouldn’t look at their phone at night: Greater exposure to light-emitting devices after bedtime is linked with poor sperm quality Sperm concentration was lower in men who used phones and tablets at night Sperm’s ability to ‘swim’ was also lower in men who used these devices at night Scientists obtained sperm samples from 116 … Read more

BlackBerry smartphone to be revived by Texas startup in 2021

BlackBerry is back! Texas startup set to revive the popular smartphone in 2021 that will include 5G, a physical keyboard and government-level security BlackBerry announced in February and end to its partnership with TCL TCL was manufacturing the smartphone, which meant it was to be discontinued A Texas startup acquired the license and will release … Read more

Power your smartphone for days with the Anker PowerCore charger now on Amazon for 25% off

‘Best power bank on the market’: Power your smartphone and tablet for DAYS with the Anker PowerCore 20000 – now 25% off on Amazon By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 16:33 BST, 17 August 2020 | Updated: 16:33 BST, 17 August 2020 What with streaming videos on the go, scrolling through our apps and checking … Read more

World’s first smartphone with both 5G and an under-display camera will launch in September 

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE will launch the world’s first mass-produced 5G smartphone with an under-display camera next month. The ZTE Axon 20 5G, which is launching in China on September 1, will be the first under-display camera smartphone to be released to the market. The so-called ‘under-display’ camera is concealed entirely behind the phone’s screen, with no … Read more

Smartphone customizer unveils SpaceX-themed iPhone with Elon Musk’s signature for nearly $6,000 

Musk be on Mars! Luxury smartphone customizer unveils SpaceX-themed iPhone 12 which includes a real piece of the Dragon capsule and is engraved with billionaire Elon’s signature– but it costs nearly $6,000 Caviar designs luxurious smartphones that cost thousands of dollars The latest pays tribute to SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk, called ‘Musk be on … Read more

Microsoft’s Surface Duo smartphone to be released next month

Microsoft has revealed that its first smartphone for four years, the foldable Surface Duo, will be released in the US on September 10 for a colossal $1,399 (£1,072).  The mobile device, first announced last year, unfolds to reveal two displays which can be used individually or together as a single 8.1-inch screen.  However, the Surface … Read more