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NSA can track powered-down phones: how to actually protect your privacy

Today, Randy Zar, CEO of Faraday pouch manufacturer SLNT wrote: Just want to let you know your cell phone is tracking you ...
Business Wire

Worldwide Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow 6.2% in 2024, Fueled by Robust Growth for Android in Emerging Markets and China, According to IDC

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6.2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1.24 billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) ...
PC Magazine

Samsung Adds Wallet-Friendly Galaxy Smartphone, Fitness Tracker to Its Lineup

The Galaxy A16 5G, the successor to the excellent Galaxy A15 5G, has a larger screen and improved durability. The Galaxy Fit line also gets a refresh for the first time in several years. I’m one of ...
Business Wire

Worldwide Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow 2.3% in 2025, Led by Android Growth in China and U.S., Amid 10% China Tariffs, According to IDC

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2.3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1.26 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide ...

Jio launches Rs 799 safety-first phone designed for every Indian

Reliance Jio has introduced India’s first safety-centric mobile phone under its JioBharat series, aimed at protecting ...
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Apple's 142% iPhone growth outpaces mobile phone market by 12x in Q2

IDC released the results of its quarterly Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker on Thursday, noting that the worldwide mobile phone market grew 11.3 percent year over year. In fact, without taking Apple into ...