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China launches its first quantum-encrypted smartphone

A Chinese telecom service provider rolled off its first quantum-encrypted smartphone, May 16, 2022. /CFP A Chinese telecom service provider rolled off its first quantum-encrypted smartphone, May 16, 2022. /CFP A Chinese telecom service provider rolled off its first quantum-encrypted smartphone on Monday, a day before the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. Launched by China […]

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The 5 biggest mistakes to avoid while buying a smartphone

On a recent trip to a mall, I overheard someone saying, “I wish I had chosen a phone with a better selfie camera.” The geek in me wanted to have a quick chat with the person but I controlled my emotions and moved on. I keep hearing from my readers about the wrong choices they […]

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How A Smartphone Is Made, In Eight “Easy” Blocks

The smartphone represents one of the most significant shifts in our world. In less than thirteen years, we went from some people owning a dumb phone to the majority of the planet having a smartphone (~83.7% as of 2022, according to Statista). There are very few things that a larger percentage of people on this […]

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How to your smartphone to digitize text

You may have a flatbed scanner at home or perhaps one of those “all-in-one” printer/scanner/copier machines, but did you know your smartphone’s camera can also double as a flatbed scanner? It’s not only fast and convenient to scan something when away from your computer, but the quality is surprisingly good, thanks to much better camera […]

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Japan’s Sharp Aquos R7 is the cure for bad smartphone design

Enlarge / The Sharp Aquos R7. Sharp The latest entry in our ongoing coverage of “cool phones you can’t buy in the US” is the Sharp Aquos R7. This phone hits Japan in July, and it’s proof that you can make a differentiated smartphone in this day and age. Sharp is no stranger to unique […]

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EV owners use automaker smartphone apps often but aren’t so happy with them

A majority of EV owners use automaker smartphone apps to manage charging, but they aren’t happy with them, according to a new J.D. Power study. Of the EV owners surveyed, 70% said they used an app at least every other drive to monitor the charging process and view available range. And while most EV owners […]

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Xiaomi sees slump in Indian smartphone market share amid challenges but holds onto top spot

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi, facing rising challenges from Indian regulators and economic headwinds, lost market share in India’s smartphone market in the first quarter but remains No 1 overall in the country. Xiaomi’s latest run-in with Indian authorities came over the weekend, when the Enforcement Directorate, India’s financial investigation agency, seized US$725 million from the […]

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Global 84.96 billion Smartphone Screen Protector Market to 2030: The USD 250-450 Segment is Projected to Register a CAGR of 7.0% from 2022 to 2030

DUBLIN, April 28, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Smartphone Screen Protector Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Material (Tempered Glass, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Thermopstic Polyurethane), by Price Range, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global smartphone screen protector market size is expected to reach USD 84.96 billion by 2030. […]

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