While internet use is nearly ubiquitous in many countries, not everyone is online. Divides still exist on technology usage between people in some advanced economies and those in some emerging ...

Americans’ smartphone usage is on the rise in 2024. According to a survey by Reviews.org, the average person in the US checks their phones 205 times a day. That’s up from 144 times a day last year.

In the fast-paced, hyper-connected world of 2023, the smartphone has become an extension of ourselves, a digital hub that houses our communication, work, entertainment, and even our memories. In 2023, ...

Market analyst and asymco founder Horace Dediu has been updating his numbers and graphs again, coming up with a beautiful chart that highlights areas of potential growth within the smartphone market.

A recent Pew Research Center survey shows that most U.S. teens between 13 and 17 think they spend just the right amount or too little time on their smartphones and social media. Conversely, 38 percent ...

Contrary to what countless media reports have warned parents, extended screen time isn’t all bad. The latest research has revealed that smartphone-toting teenagers may benefit from spending time on ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he wants to restrict students’ usage of smartphones during the school day, citing the mental health risks of social media.