Paul Eisler, an Austrian engineer, revolutionized modern electronics with the invention of the printed circuit board in the 1930s, which significantly simplified the manufacturing of electronic devices and made it more cost-effective, and whose importance is now indispensable in smartphones and many other devices. (translated)
Since the beginning of the year, 14 protesting students and activists in Serbia are said to have been spied on through illegal spying software on their smartphones, while the authorities vehemently deny these allegations. (translated)
The increasing demand for powerful chips for artificial intelligence is causing technical products like smartphones, notebooks, and game consoles to become more expensive and the selection of available models to decrease. (translated)
Ibrahim Afellay en Sami Ouaissa in seizoen 2010-2011 bij een training van PSV. Destijds was De Herdgang bijna altijd open en waren de smartphones nog iets minder prominent aanwezig dan nu👇 #PSV #voetbal #herinneringen
John Ternus will take over as CEO of Apple on September 1 and must navigate the company through the challenges of the AI era as well as the entry into the foldable smartphone business. (translated)
Apple and Samsung dominate the global mobile market in 2026, with the iPhone 17 leading sales, followed by the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, according to the latest report from Counterpoint Research. (translated)
The era of affordable smartphones is coming to an end, as the average price of new devices rises to around 500 euros and global sales decline by 16.7 percent, with Android smartphones particularly affected by a drop of over 24 percent. (translated)
A security gap in German mobile networks enables sensitive information about smartphones, including IMEI numbers and operating system versions, to be transmitted to the calling party with just a simple call, leading to potential cyber attacks and being classified by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution as a serious security risk. (translated)
The ban on smartphones in high schools in France could come into effect as early as the start of the school year, but many institutions are not prepared for this measure due to the timing and the need to modify their internal regulations. (translated)
In 2025, a total of 577 children and young people were injured while traveling to school in Austria due to traffic accidents, prompting experts to recommend timely school route training, reduced distractions from smartphones, and a reduction in parent taxis to increase safety. (translated)
The article addresses the challenges that smartphones bring to everyday school life at a secondary school in Cologne and shows that the issue of reading competency is more complex than generally assumed, as social background, lack of resources, and the way of reading in a digital world play a central role. (translated)
The article examines how the permanent documentation of childhood by parents with smartphones not only overshadows the genuine experiences of their children but also poses the risk that children perceive themselves as objects of digital self-representation, leading to an alienation from intimate moments. (translated)
Distraction while driving, particularly due to smartphones and modern infotainment systems, remains the most common cause of fatal traffic accidents, with the number of such accidents increasing by 18 percent in 2025, highlighting the need to maintain attention while driving. (translated)
The article by Jérôme Crépin explores the evolution of the perception of solar eclipses, moving from a prophetic interpretation linked to ancestral fears to a modern celebration captured by millions of smartphones, while highlighting their ability to suspend time and reconnect us to fundamental cosmic cycles. (translated)
Google has introduced the new line of Pixel 11 smartphones, consisting of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, focusing on AI tools and high-quality cameras, but with prices starting above one thousand euros, in addition to launching the Pixel Tag, an accessory that competes with Apple's AirTag to track lost objects. (translated)
The solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 poses a risk to smartphones, as direct exposure to the sun without adequate protection can irreparably damage the camera sensor, hence the need to use appropriate solar filters for safely taking photos. (translated)
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur in parts of Europe, with tips from NASA for safe and successful photography with smartphones, including the use of protective filters and the correct camera settings. (translated)
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Chinese spyware named Lightspy, capable of infiltrating smartphones and computers to steal sensitive data, and which has been detected in more than 13 countries, including Europe and the United States, raising concerns about a new form of large-scale commercial surveillance. (translated)
A dangerous TikTok trend advises putting overheated smartphones in the refrigerator, which, according to experts, can lead to serious moisture damage and other harm to the device. (translated)
A study published in the journal "Nature Mental Health" shows that analyzing the speech style of children aged 9 to 13 can predict with great accuracy, even six years earlier, the onset of mental illnesses, paving the way for the development of predictive tools via smartphones. (translated)
