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Global smartphone shipments rise 5% in Q3 2024

philsiarri • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Smartphones Market Trends Consumer behavior Emerging Markets Product Launches
  1. Global smartphone shipments went up by 5% in Q3 2024, which is the best it's been since 2021. This means more people are buying new phones than before.
  2. Samsung and Apple were the top smartphone sellers, with strong sales from new models like the iPhone 16. These companies have been successful in reaching both developing and established markets.
  3. Emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America are growing the fastest due to competition and price incentives, while rich countries see more demand for high-end phones with smart features.

A smaller, cuddlier Internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media Smartphones Online Dating Internet culture Online Communities
  1. Nostalgia for a simpler, cozier Internet on platforms like Ello reflects a desire to reclaim past online experiences.
  2. Smartphone addiction isn't officially classified in the psychiatric field, even if phone use can be disruptive.
  3. Insight into the inner workings of Tinder reveals it may have more nerds and money than actual hook-ups happening.
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Amazeballs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Algorithms Podcasting Smartphones
  1. Algorithms can influence what news we see on social media, affecting our access to information and potentially impacting democracy.
  2. Podcasting has evolved significantly in the past decade, with notable figures reflecting on the changes and impact of the medium.
  3. Smartphones, despite their advanced capabilities, may still have shortcomings in basic functions like organizing contacts.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Social media Smartphones Restaurants Internet Videos
  1. Immigration crisis can be influenced by smugglers using Facebook to advertise their services and migrants using the site to connect with previous travelers.
  2. Videos captured on smartphones can aid investigations, but the constant presence of cameras might desensitize viewers to the urgency of crimes.
  3. Certain exclusive restaurants are opting for ticket sales over reservations, shifting the dining experience.

The Future Is Open-Source

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 19
🕹 Technology Open Source Security Privacy Crime Smartphones
  1. The future is open-source, presenting both challenges and opportunities in areas like security, privacy, and technological advancements.
  2. Security is a major concern in the open-source realm, especially with Android devices facing issues like spam, malware, and lack of centralized updates. Solutions like blockchain and better security measures are being explored.
  3. Privacy is crucial in the open-source landscape, with the need for better protection of user data against intrusion by government agencies, criminal entities, and ensuring data remains private and secure.

Society & Technology: Adaptation

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Society Anthropology Smartphones
  1. Technology goes through phases of society becoming aware of it, evaluating its impact, and adapting to it, leading to cultural changes and deeper interactions with the technology.
  2. Cultural actions shape technology adaptations such as imposing laws, regulations, or societal norms, reflecting mass actions and group thinking.
  3. When technologies become seamlessly integrated into society and taken for granted, they become most interesting as they bring proven value and comfort to daily life.

Is Apple the Next Blackberry?

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Smartphones Software Innovation Consumer Tech
  1. Apple is struggling to improve Siri, which is falling behind newer AI technologies. While they plan a new version soon, competitors like OpenAI are already winning users over.
  2. Many iPhone 15 Pro users are using a button for ChatGPT instead of Siri, showing a shift in user preference. This suggests people are looking for better AI options.
  3. Users trying to mix ChatGPT with Siri are often disappointed, indicating that Siri may not meet modern user expectations anymore. This raises questions about Apple's future in the AI space.

Soon Smartphones will be Obsolete

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Wearables Devices Smartphones Innovations
  1. Smartphones might soon be replaced by smart wearables like smartwatches and AI-powered glasses. These new devices are becoming more popular and could do everything smartphones do.
  2. Tech companies are creating exciting new products that use advanced AI like GPT-4. This technology is changing how we connect and communicate with each other.
  3. While new smartphones are still getting attention, the buzz around innovative wearables suggests a shift in how we will use technology in the future.

Please Don’t Throw Your Smartphone, Yet

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Smartphones Software Innovation Consumer Tech
  1. Apple has added smart AI features to its new devices, like the iPhone 15 and Series 9 Watch. This includes a more advanced Siri that can work offline.
  2. Experts believe that AI could improve how smartphone keyboards function, making things like autocorrect smarter and more accurate. This means typing on phones could become easier for everyone.
  3. Despite the cool new technology, older smartphones still have value and shouldn't be thrown away. They can still perform well for many everyday tasks.

Yes, It Really, Really Is the Phones

Mental Hellth • 120 likes • 15 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Smartphones Social media Mental health User Experience
  1. Using phones too much can make us ignore important issues around us. It's easy to get lost in our screens instead of paying attention to what's happening in the real world.
  2. Phone addiction can lead to negative feelings and habits. People often use their phones to escape discomfort or sadness, but it might just make things worse.
  3. Finding a balance with phone use is important for mental health. Instead of reaching for our phones during tough times, we should try to face our feelings and situations head-on.