Phones
Teens still on social media warned that their day will come
The prime minister declared victory during a formal address in Sydney, heralding the ban as one of Australia’s greatest ever reforms.
- Natassia Chrysanthos, David Swan and Kayla Olaya
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A smartphone before age 12 could carry health risks, US study says
Parents should think twice before letting younger children have a smartphone because of risks to long-term health and wellbeing, one of the largest-ever US studies on child brain development suggests.
- Catherine Pearson
- Analysis
- Gadgets
The ‘Chinese Apple’ is bringing budget tech Down Under, but is it any good?
We test five products from Chinese technology giant Xiaomi’s Australian line-up, including an $80 smartwatch and a flagship phone.
- Tim Biggs
‘How much do I say?’ The hard question William had to answer after Catherine’s diagnosis
In a candid interview in Brazil, the heir to the British throne also spoke of how he and his wife were managing Prince George’s growing demand for a mobile phone.
- Victoria Ward
- Opinion
- Psychology
I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane
How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.
- Roby D'Ottavi
About 2.1 trillion photos will be taken this year. The way we share them is changing
Move a little to the side, “oversharenters” and serial posters: the tribe of “secret selfie-takers” is growing.
- Amy Molloy
- Opinion
- Opinion
I miss cigarettes every day, but never a smartphone? I’ve never had one
I’ve always thought of mobile phones as the new cigarette, but of course they’re much worse.
- Gregory Day
London became a global hub for phone theft – now we know why
About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year, including from unsuspecting tourists. Police are finally discovering where many of them went.
- Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg
Smartphone detox: I spent five days without my phone and here’s what I learned
The challenge was to complete five common daily tasks without a smartphone. Just how difficult is it?
- Brodie Lancaster
High schools urged to follow cuts to screen time for primary students
Primary school students will have daily screen time restricted to reduce distractions, and one academic believes high school students should follow suit.
- Bridie Smith
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