Apple CEO Tim Cook’s latest visit to China this year turned out to herald the launch of the iPhone Air on the mainland, as the country’s three major telecommunications network operators start commercial trials of the eSIM function on smartphones. According to Apple’s China website, iPhone Air pre-orders would start at 9am on Friday, while…
When it comes to travel, Generation Z consumers and baby boomers, two groups at opposite ends of the digital age spectrum, are behaving more alike than anyone expected. Both are holding onto their computers even as most consumers now reach for their phones to book a trip. The finding from the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Consumers…
China’s pledge to choke off shipments of rare earth elements could wreak havoc on tech giants like Apple and Tesla as well as big US military contractors – and experts called it a major bargaining chip as Beijing haggles with President Trump over tariffs. US companies and investors alike are scrambling to assess the impact…
American consumers may see prices go up on Chinese shopping apps like Shein and Temu after the Trump administration’s tariff policy takes effect – Copyright AFP/File Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV Over the past year, Google deleted over 300,000 apps due to policy violations involving fraud, scams, or security concerns. Meanwhile, Apple targeted and removed nearly 40,000 apps…
Motorola’s Moto G smartphones have long been one of the best values in the smartphone market. Uber cheap, they still have tons of features and capabilities, and this year’s Moto G Power 5G is a great example. For just $200 ($100 off), thanks to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale event, you get a stylish,…
WIRED’s top smartphone recommendation for most people is Google’s Pixel 9a (9/10, WIRED Recommends), thanks to its incredible balance of performance and features for its $499 MSRP. But Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days October sale event has brought the first major discount on Google’s smartphone, slashing the price to a mere $349. That’s shockingly amazing….
More than seven in 10 people sleep with their phones next to them Is sleeping next to your phone bad for your health?(Image: Getty) Everyone who owns a mobile phone has been issued an important warning regarding the ‘hidden’ risks they may be facing without realising. It comes as search volume for “how to deal…
A deep dive into Americans’ mobile habits in 2025 Smartphones aren’t just for calls and texts anymore; they’re how most Americans handle just about everything. As of 2023, over 91% of people in the U.S. own one, according to Pew, and the average person now spends over four hours a day glued to their screen,…
New phone: who dis? Better yet, who’s going to upgrade? Anytime a new iPhone is announced, millions of current iPhone owners wonder: “should I trade in my old one for the latest?” The new operating system is packed with features that will impress some users and frustrate others. The answer depends less on Apple’s…
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert recalled skepticism over his 2021 promise of millions of fixed wireless access customers The company now has 7.3M subscribers and is targeting 12M by 2028 Similar doubts surfaced over T-Mobile’s direct-to-device satellite partnership with SpaceX, which now operates with 600+ satellites MOBILE FUTURE FORWARD, SEATTLE — T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert compared…