Smartphones

Glass thinner than a human hair: How the new iPhone bends but doesn’t break

The super thin layer of glass in a foldable iPhone is reportedly less than 30 micrometers thick, or much finer than a human hair.

US trial against China’s Huawei opens with prosecutor calling the company a criminal enterprise

Lawyer for the Department of Justice Taylor Stout making opening statements at the start of the bank fraud trial against China’s Huawei Technologies on Sept 9.

Britain to make Apple, Google block nude images on kids’ devices

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Ausloos/File Photo/File Photo

Why a foldable iPhone is Apple’s most anticipated device launch

A customer comparing his old iPhone with the iPhone 17 Pro Max at an Apple store in Delhi, India. For many buyers, Apple devices carry a status that a cheaper, equally capable phone does not.

More scrolling, less reading: Teen literacy sinks to lowest this century

More than one in four students say devices distract them from their lessons.

John Ternus’ first test at Apple – selling a US$2,000 foldable iPhone

Apple‘s John Ternus is set to unveil his first slate of new products as chief executive on Sept 9, including the highly anticipated foldable iPhone.

Huawei launches new foldable smartphone as competition with Xiaomi, Apple heats up

Huawei will unveil the latest edition of its ultra-premium trifold device, the Mate XT 2, on Sept 7.

Should you avoid blue light before bed?

The impact of blue light on sleep is still unclear given the current state of research.

Influencer boom at US Open tests boundaries of tennis etiquette

John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones

One of John Ternus’ biggest challenges will be balancing Apple’s dependence on China while parrying acute political pressure from the White House.

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