Smartphones are advanced mobile devices that combine the functionalities of a traditional cell phone with those of other popular consumer gadgets, making them capable multitaskers. They offer not only the capability to make phone calls and send text messages but also a wide array of features that include internet connectivity, touchscreens, cameras, GPS navigation, music players, and mobile apps. The development of smartphones has dramatically transformed communication, allowing users to connect, share, and access information with unprecedented speed and convenience.
Geospatial data has undergone significant transformations due to the internet and smartphones, revolutionizing accessibility and real-time updates. A collaborative international team reviewed this evolution, highlighting…
Being distracted while engaging in enjoyable activities such as eating can reduce satisfaction, leading to overcompensation, according to new research. If you tend to do…
FathomVerse combines immersive imagery, engaging gameplay, and cutting-edge science to help improve the artificial intelligence tools needed to study marine life and assess ocean health….
The method for full-color 3D display shows potential for enhancing augmented and virtual reality experiences. Scientists have created a method to produce 3D full-color holographic…
A research team from the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated that it’s not mobile phones themselves to which people are “addicted,” but rather the…
Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) have published a large study covering more than…
Though people often anticipate more enjoyment from conversations than from smartphones, they don’t always follow that instinct. People seem to value social interactions over their…
While children spend significant time on social media and there has been a rise in youth depression, there is no definitive proof that the two…
Researchers from the University of Otago, New Zealand, emphasize the pressing need for regulations to shield children from potential dangers in the unmonitored digital realm….
Negative impacts on some skills limited to high media use. New research indicates that screen time doesn’t appear to have overwhelmingly negative impacts on preschoolers’…
The study examined data from high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 and revealed a correlation between the problem, physical inactivity, and…
Recent studies reveal that adolescents who refrain from having screens in their bedrooms, disable notifications, and abstain from using social media while in bed experience…
Engineers have developed a low-cost, user-friendly clip and smartphone app for blood pressure monitoring. The clip, which costs less than a dollar to produce, works…
The language utilized for app tracking privacy settings is a source of confusion for consumers. According to new research from the University of Bath’s School of…
UNSW Sydney researchers have developed a chip-scale method using OLEDs to image magnetic fields, potentially transforming smartphones into portable quantum sensors. The technique is more…
Research reveals that detecting and removing smartphone spyware applications is challenging. A team of computer scientists from New York and San Diego has found that…
Engaging in activities such as watching videos, playing video games, texting, and video chatting has been linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviors. A…
Trial shows clear “dose effect” between app-based cognitive behavioral therapy lessons and improvement in health. People with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone…