A first-of-its-kind circular display. A stainless steel casing that took two weeks to etch. And a Swiss-inspired mechanism that means it opens just as smoothly in 2020 as it did twelve years ago. Motorola didn’t get much wrong with its… Read More ›
Phones
The $2000 smartphone isn’t sustainable
The long-standing counterpoint to accusations of phone prices getting out of hand is the fact that the vast majority of people, especially in the US, finance their phones on monthly payment over two years. That makes a $1000 phone marginally… Read More ›
Britons increasingly shun relatives and neighbours in favour of smartphones
It found the proportion of those saying they felt they belonged to their neighbourhood had fallen to 62 per cent compared with 69 per cent four years ago. The proportion who regularly stop and talk to their neighbours has also… Read More ›
Structural and functional correlates of smartphone addiction
Popularity and availability of smartphones have dramatically increased in the past years. This trend is accompanied by increased concerns regarding potentially adverse effects of excessive smartphone use, particularly with respect to physical and mental health. Recently, the term “smartphone addiction”… Read More ›
The Galaxy Z Flip / S20 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip folds to be surprisingly small for an outstanding design that easily fits into your pocket, bag, or accessory. Galaxy Z Flip’s unique form factor is enhanced with an impossible-to-ignore, color-shifting exterior in your choice of stunning hues…… Read More ›
The golden age of personal digital assistants
The guys in the Lost In Mobile WhatsApp group have been looking through their old mobile devices. Some genuine memories have appeared so far. What devices do you remember from a few years back?
Apple wins, and wins, and wins…
On just Christmas Day, the report says that Apple iPhone models took the top nine spots for activations. That means a lot of iPhones were sitting under the Christmas tree ready to be unwrapped… More here. There is no doubt… Read More ›
A second screen for your smartphone
A second monitor used to be a luxury, and now it’s a necessity. Juggling between apps and screens is how things go today. Adding a second screen to a PC is easy, but what about a second one for your… Read More ›
Over a Decade, The Smartphone Changed Us
Traveling back to the beginning of the decade isn’t only possible, it’s easy. All you need are a few accessories—all available, in a fresh coat of dust, in a basement near you… More here (subscription needed). In 2010 I was… Read More ›
Why the motorola razr is so important and why it is a world better than the Galaxy Fold
The original Motorola RAZR V3 was a phenomenon and is still fondly remembered by millions of people, including myself, as the phone that seemed to bring an emotional attachment to the otherwise bland task of making and receiving calls and… Read More ›
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