Soon after Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered government workers to stop using smartphones in June, the ban was also imposed in the world of academia. A 29-year-old student in the capital Kabul said a staffer had “visited the classrooms and announced that from now onwards, we are not allowed to bring smartphones to the university”….
Prepaid carrier Metro by T-Mobile has rolled out a set of back-to-school promotions for families shopping for new phones, plans, or home internet before the school year gets underway; paired with a digital-safety push aimed at parents of newly phone-equipped kids. On the deals side, the standout offer is…
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As the conflict in Iran intensifies again, the military is homing in on an unconventional target: U.S. troops’ cellphones. Citing interviews with military officials, Reuters reported that the U.S. may soon begin confiscating the cellphones of service members stationed in the Middle East. The officials said the Iranian military can use videos posted online by…
An Atlanta activist faces federal charges after giving border agents a duress passcode that deleted all of the data from his phone during an airport interrogation in 2025. Privacy advocates say the indictment raises questions about whether data-wiping features, like the duress passcode in GrapheneOS installed on Samuel Tunick’s Google Pixel phone in this case,…
Save $125: Samsung recently announced a few new phones, but, as expected, the upgraded devices come with hefty price tags. You don’t have to spend big bucks to get a great smartphone anymore. The Samsung Galaxy A57 phone packs premium features into a more affordable package, and it’s currently available at its lowest price yet….
Jam Kotenko/SlashGear Mobile phone makers are in something of a smartphone arms race, releasing bigger and bigger devices with each generation. While some consumers may appreciate extra screen space, larger phones aren’t necessarily more practical. Unless you have bigger hands or don’t mind using a gadget two-handed,…
The smartphone market continues to evolve at an incredible pace, with manufacturers introducing faster processors, smarter AI features, better cameras, and longer battery life. Whether you’re upgrading from an older device or shopping for your first flagship phone, understanding the differences between today’s top smartphones can help you make the right choice. Samsung Galaxy S26…
For most of its existence, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold has solved one problem while creating another. The book-style foldable has let buyers carry a tablet-sized screen in their pocket without actually carrying a tablet. But, through no fault of its own, that came at the cost of a cover screen so tall and narrow…
Big news for foldable phone fans this week. Reservations for the next generation of Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series phones have just arrived at the official Samsung Store ahead of the next Galaxy Unpacked keynote event. The event will take place on July 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT /…