The symptoms started last year. I noticed a dull ache in my hand when I held my phone, and my fingers would stiffen when I typed. When the symptoms spread to other areas of my life—for instance, when ...

Older adults can make smartphones easier to read and use by increasing font size, enabling high-contrast text, or using screen magnifiers. Features like Assistive Touch, reading mode, voice assistants ...

People are using smartphones now more than ever — but are these tools hurting us more than helping us? According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer ...

Today, most Americans subscribe to home broadband internet and own a smartphone, while about four-in-ten say they're online ...

The aurora from the Aurora Sky Station, Abisko National park, Sweden, on March 22, 2025, using an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Just a few years ago, it was impossible to take usable imagery of the Northern ...

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A contact lens with microscopic line patterns tracks eye position with high precision using only a smartphone camera, ...

Here’s why, and what you can do to alleviate it Using your phone for extended periods without changing position can lead to discomfort in your hand, neck, and shoulders. By Pang-Chieh Ho The symptoms ...