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Parents Smartphone Addiction Linked to Bad Behavior in Children

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 7, 2017 | Technology

London- Parents who are constantly checking their phones for texts, and emails may be more likely to have kids who misbehave than people who are able to step away from their screens, a small US study suggests. Researchers examined survey data from parents in 170...

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The new Samsung Galaxy S8 on display. (AFP)

Samsung Profits Rise as Galaxy S8 Hits Stores

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 21, 2017 | Technology

Samsung Electronics’ profits were on the rise in wake of its unveiling of the new Galaxy S8 smartphone, which went on sale over the counter. The world’s biggest smartphone maker added more than $1 billion to its market capitalization Friday as investors cheered...

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Study Warns from ‘Text Neck’ Due to Prolonged Smartphone Use

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 17, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Los Angeles – A new study has warned from an increase in patients neck and upper back pain due to prolonged use of smartphones, according to Reuters Health. The agency said that spine surgeons have reported an increase in patients with neck and upper back pain, likely...

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The Apple touch ID fingerprint scanner. (Reuters)

Smartphone Fingerprint Sensors Not as Secure as Thought

by Vindu Goel | Apr 13, 2017 | Technology

San Francisco — Fingerprint sensors have turned modern smartphones into miracles of convenience. A touch of a finger unlocks the phone — no password required. With services like Apple Pay or Android Pay, a fingerprint can buy a bag of groceries, a new laptop or even a...

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Five amazing tips and tricks to make use of your android smartphone. (AFP)

Five Amazing Tricks to Benefit from your Android Phone

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 29, 2017 | Technology

London – If you use a smartphone, chances are it’s an Android, which dominates 88 percent of the market. USA Today therefore compiled a list of five useful tips and tricks to help you get more out of your device. It is worth noting that most of these will work...