/tags/cellphone cellphone en-US WLRN Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:51:42 GMT /2018-10-24/why-teen-girls-and-boys-dont-have-equal-access-to-mobile-phones A new study surveying 3,000 teenage girls and boys in 25 countries, with a focus on developing nations, found that for every 15 boys who own a phone, only 10 girls do. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:51:42 GMT /2018-10-24/why-teen-girls-and-boys-dont-have-equal-access-to-mobile-phones Maanvi Singh /2018-06-18/this-apple-update-could-prove-to-be-a-true-lifesaver Apple says it's working with a startup to automatically share the locations of iPhone users with 911 operators in an emergency. Only 911 centers will have access to the information, Apple said. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:10:31 GMT /2018-06-18/this-apple-update-could-prove-to-be-a-true-lifesaver Cameron Jenkins /2018-06-04/apple-aims-to-help-parents-crack-down-on-kids-iphone-use Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology. Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:12:00 GMT /2018-06-04/apple-aims-to-help-parents-crack-down-on-kids-iphone-use Laura Sydell, Charlotte Norsworthy /2018-04-29/t-mobile-sprint-announce-a-plan-for-merger The combined company would be called T-Mobile, and have a total value of $146 billion based on current stock prices. The deal, subject to regulatory review, comes after years of failed merger talks. Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:44:00 GMT /2018-04-29/t-mobile-sprint-announce-a-plan-for-merger Camila Domonoske /2017-02-26/the-early-2000s-are-calling-new-nokia-3310-phones-revealed We reported earlier this month on rumors that the Internet's favorite indestructible brick of a phone would be returning to shelves. Now it's official. The not-so-smartphone will cost about $50. Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:45:00 GMT /2017-02-26/the-early-2000s-are-calling-new-nokia-3310-phones-revealed Camila Domonoske /2016-09-06/apple-may-test-iphone-users-loyalty-if-it-dumps-the-headphone-jack The next iPhone, expected to be unveiled Wednesday, may be missing something familiar: the ubiquitous headphone jack. Usability experts say the change could really sit badly with Apple customers. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:41:00 GMT /2016-09-06/apple-may-test-iphone-users-loyalty-if-it-dumps-the-headphone-jack Laura Sydell /news/2016-07-12/how-to-make-sure-first-responders-have-access-to-your-information-in-case-of-an-emergency More and more it seems we depend on our smart phones to keep in touch with others and even to pay for our purchases and receive information.Most of us… Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:11:00 GMT /news/2016-07-12/how-to-make-sure-first-responders-have-access-to-your-information-in-case-of-an-emergency Jill Roberts