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2021 in review: 'Right to Repair' campaigners claim iPhone victory

Groups campaigning for electronics manufacturers to make it easier for people to repair their own devices scored a surprise victory when Apple promised to sell parts and tools for fixing iPhones

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A woman is ignored by her girlfriend who is on the phone

Health

Do you phub? Ignoring friends for your phone is linked to personality

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Woman on phone in front of NSO building

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Pegasus spyware scandal: Can Silicon Valley stop government snooping?

Analysis

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AI that mimics human typos on a smartphone could improve keyboards

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Robot answering the phone

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Virtual assistant will screen your phone calls to block spammers

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I help people who are addicted to the internet wean themselves off

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How useful are apps for containing coronavirus outbreaks?

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There are many reasons why covid-19 contact-tracing apps may not work

Analysis

woman on footpath

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Stalkerware: The secret apps people use to spy on their partners

Insight

The smarthone

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Creepy human-like skin makes your phone ticklish and pinchable

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Screen time: How smartphones really affect our bodies and brains

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Screen time: How smartphones really affect our bodies and brains

If you believe the headlines, screens are supposed to warp our skeletons, damage our mental health and alienate us from our families. But the evidence paints a more nuanced picture

Features

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How to build a motion-detector wildlife camera with an old smartphone

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Smartwatch app that soothes the nerves helps improve exam results

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We are much less security savvy with our smartphones than we think

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Apple reveals new privacy and security features for iPhones

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