Apple Inc’s iPhone Air went on sale in China on Oct 22, eliciting a subdued consumer response in the world’s biggest smartphone arena. The launch in mainland China comes a month after Apple’s latest iPhone lineup rolled out internationally, drawing lengthy lines at many stores. Chinese consumers had to wait longer for the 7,999 yuan…
Some schools require students to leave their phones in lockers all day Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock Many people are concerned about the negative consequences of too much screen time, particularly if phone use at school distracts students and affects their learning. But a study suggests banning them from schools makes some students lonelier, at least initially. “If…
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….