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Smartphones Can Be a Cesspool of Unhealthiness — Physically and Mentally

They can host germ colonies, damage your eyes and negatively impact your mental well-being. It's good to be cautious with your mobile devices.…

October 2, 2021

In an article about graphic design, the back and front of a smartphone is displayed on a billboard against a blue sky.

The Smartphone and the Evolution of Graphic Design

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

With mobile devices, anyone can interact with online spaces in novel ways — a fact that web and graphic designers must keep in mind as they work.…

July 29, 2021

How To Maximize Mobile Gameplay on Your Existing Smartphone

Daniel Reed

You don't need a fancy console to enjoy a gaming experience.…

June 19, 2021

For an article about iOS 14, an illustration by Daisy Daniel's of an iPhone home screen

Apple’s iOS 14 Is Monumental, but Not Much That Hasn’t Been Seen Before

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The new update has been lauded as the biggest iPhone update in years, but the reality is that it has taken a lot of inspiration from other apps, devices and companies.…

September 27, 2020

My Great Phoneless Experiment

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

I abandoned my smartphone for a 24-hour personal study, and my findings surprised me.…

August 5, 2019

Fairphone, the Ethical Cell Phone, Wants to Change the Future of Smartphones

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

There's one big problem, though.…

June 18, 2018

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