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Barbie 'brick' phone released to help young people digitally detox

The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game.

Lifestyle

‘Loudly Crying Face’: Study reveals Europe's most endangered emojis

There's been a decrease in global usage of certain emojis. Here are the ones facing extinction, and why the 'okay hand symbol' may have much darker implications...

Lifestyle

Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs?

A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.)

wellbeing

How does early exposure to digital devices impact your children?

As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development.

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Health news

US official calls for cigarette-style warning labels on social media

A top US health official wrote an opinion article calling for a warning label to be put on social media platforms.

Business

Telecoms firm Iliad records strong results driven by French market

The company, which also operates in Italy and Poland, saw its most dramatic quarterly revenue increase in France in nearly 10 years.

Tech News

Which countries have the best and worst Internet speeds in Europe?

New research reveals the parts of Europe with the fastest and slowest Internet loading speeds. How does your country rank?

Tech News

From AI phones to China's presence: Here are our MWC 2024 takeaways

What are the biggest takeaways from Mobile World Congress 2024? Euronews Next's editor talks generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and China.

Business

Vodafone in discussions to sell Italian arm to Swisscom

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is in negotiations to sell its Italian business, a deal it values at €8 billion.

Tech News

MWC 2024: Here is a look at the mobile phones of the future

Bendy phones and satellite connections were among the innovations on display at Mobile World Congress this year.

Markets

Vodafone expands in Germany as group revenues lag

Vodafone first half (H1) results reveal increased growth in Germany whilst the group’s overall revenues fall behind due to more divestments.

Spain

Mobile phones in the classroom: Spain joins European crackdown

Spain is cracking down on mobile phone use in schools, introducing total bans or highly regulating the devices that many teachers and parents say are not needed.

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar and the rise of the anti-smart phone

(Smart) Phone, Don’t Kill My Vibe.

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Gazans get creative charging their phones in the absence of fuel

Palestinians in Gaza are facing a near-complete communications blackout. Israel continues to ban essential fuel shipments from entering the strip at the Rafah border crossing.

Travel News

How Brits can avoid high phone bills while travelling in Europe

Don’t rely on your phone network to tell you when you’re going to be charged extra - they’re not obligated to let you know.

World News

Dutch secondary schools to impose total ban on mobile phones

Secondary schools in the Netherlands are preparing for a government ban on all mobile phones amid fears they distract students

Travel News

The end of flight mode is coming. Will you switch on your phone?

A new poll has revealed that passengers are split on new inflight phone rules.

Tech News

Why are so many young people choosing to buy 'dumb phones'?

Gen Zs and millennials are turning back to "dumb phones" and rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world with flip devices.

Ecotech

‘The dark truths’ of the smartphone industry - and how we can fix them

Want a smartphone that doesn’t cost the earth? Here's how Fairphone tackles e-waste, environmental damage and exploitation.

Culture news

Here's why people are ditching their smartphones for "dumb ones"

Are you tired of being a slave to your smartphone? Well, you're not alone! Join the growing trend of people ditching their flashy smartphones and returning to simpler, more classic phones - the beloved "dumbphones". But why the sudden interest in this retro revolution?