smartphones

The End of the BlackBerry Era: A Nostalgic Staple Is Laid To Rest

As the new year begins, letting go of this iconic device makes people think of the olden days.…

January 20, 2022

illustration of smartphones with sick faces on them

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

The iPhone 12. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

Before You Buy the iPhone 12, Look Outside the Apple Ecosystem

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The latest iteration of the popular smartphone has many excited, but you might want to consider other options before pulling out your wallet.…

November 6, 2020

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

How Have Mobile Apps Changed Our Daily Routines?

Daniel Reed

Life looks a lot different than it did 15 years ago.…

February 4, 2020

Electronics Deals for College Students for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Kris Lentz

Save money on the stuff that you want.…

November 23, 2019

The Deterioration of Cognition: Are You Living In A ‘Mobile Mindset’?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Viewing the world through a mobile camera dramatically alters how one perceives and recalls memories.…

November 8, 2019

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