Hacker News with Generative AI: Smartphones

Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about (theconversation.com)
As the demand for electric car batteries and smartphones grows, mining companies are turning their attention to the deep sea, where precious metals such as nickel and cobalt can be found in potato-size nodules sitting on the ocean floor.

Deep-sea mining, Environmental Impact, Mining, Electric Vehicles, Smartphones

15 points by pseudolus 3 days ago | 1 comments

Pixel 9a: The latest A-series phone with Google AI smarts at an unbeatable value (google)
Built to last with a new design, upgraded camera system and helpful AI, the Pixel 9a has a lot to offer.

Smartphones, Google, AI, Technology

45 points by meetpateltech 14 days ago | 84 comments

Citronics built a router based on the Fairphone 2 mainboard (cnx-software.com)
Belgium-company Citronics has designed a router based on the mainboard of the Fairphone 2 smartphone, connecting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 “system-on-module” to a carrier board with Ethernet, USB ports, and other connectors, while leveraging 4G LTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity from the phone’s core board.

Hardware, Routers, Smartphones, Open Source

44 points by zdw 31 days ago | 23 comments

Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy? (wired.com)
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple interface, good battery life, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

Motorola, Smartphones, Android, Reviews, Technology

26 points by GershwinA 34 days ago | 28 comments

Google may be limiting some Pixel demo units to upsell the Pro models (androidpolice.com)

Google, Pixel, Smartphones, Pricing Strategy

3 points by josephcsible 37 days ago | 0 comments

FBI Warns iPhone, Android Users–We Want Lawful Access to All Your Encrypted Data (forbes.com)
The furor after Apple removed full iCloud security for U.K. users may feel a long way from American users this weekend. But it’s not — far from it. What has just shocked the U.K. is exactly what the FBI told me it also wants in the U.S. “Lawful access” to any encrypted user data. The bureau’s quiet warning was confirmed just a few weeks ago.

Security, Law Enforcement, Data Privacy, Smartphones

28 points by miles 37 days ago | 8 comments

Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family (apple.com)
Apple today announced iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.

Apple, Smartphones, Technology, Mobile Devices, Pricing

14 points by subsHack 42 days ago | 1 comments

Apple iPhone 16e (apple.com)
Pre-order starting at 5:00 a.m. PST on 2.21.

Apple, Smartphones, Technology, Pre-orders

10 points by ciccionamente 42 days ago | 3 comments

Apple Debuts iPhone 16e (apple.com)
Apple today announced iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.

Apple, Smartphones, Technology, New Releases

494 points by dm 42 days ago | 819 comments

Huawei launches $3,660 trifold phone (cnbc.com)

Huawei, Smartphones, Technology, Mobile Devices, Consumer Electronics

14 points by belter 44 days ago | 65 comments

School phone bans do not improve grades or wellbeing, says UK study (theguardian.com)
Banning smartphones at school does not by itself improve academic grades and children’s wellbeing, a study suggests.

Education, Research, Smartphones, Wellbeing

6 points by PaulHoule 44 days ago | 5 comments

Coordinates of millions of smartphones feared stolen (theregister.com)
Gravy Analytics has been sued yet again for allegedly failing to safeguard its vast stores of personal data, which are now feared stolen. And by personal data we mean information including the locations of tens of millions of smartphones, coordinates of which were ultimately harvested from installed apps.

Data Privacy, Security, Smartphones, Location Data

6 points by LinuxBender 53 days ago | 0 comments

New iPhone SE Coming Soon (bloomberg.com)
Apple Inc. plans to unveil a long-anticipated overhaul of the iPhone SE in the coming days, a move that will modernize its lower-cost model in a bid to spur growth and entice consumers to switch from other brands.

Apple, Smartphones, Technology, Mobile Devices, Consumer Electronics

21 points by hedora 55 days ago | 35 comments

New iPhone buyers do care about Apple Intelligence (9to5mac.com)
Apple positioned the iPhone 16 as the first model “built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence.” But until the company shared iPhone sales numbers, we didn’t know whether customers would care or not. Now, the answer seems clear.

Apple, Smartphones, Consumer Behavior, Sales

7 points by mgh2 58 days ago | 1 comments

Sam Altman: OpenAI plans to develop a dedicated AI device to replace smartphones (nikkei.com)
米オープンAIのサム・アルトマン最高経営責任者（CEO）は日本経済新聞の取材でスマートフォンに代わる生成AI（人工知能）専用端末の開発に乗り出すと表明した。

Artificial Intelligence, Smartphones, Hardware, Generative AI

4 points by tzury 59 days ago | 0 comments

How to turn off Apple Intelligence (asurion.com)
🚨 Setting up a new phone? Trouble connecting? No matter the issue, we can help.

Apple, Troubleshooting, Smartphones, Technology

240 points by walterbell 61 days ago | 179 comments

Google Pixel 4a update to "improve stability" of the battery cuts life in half (liliputing.com)
The Google Pixel 4a is a mid-range smartphone that was released in 2020 at a time when Google was only promising to deliver software and security updates for three years. But earlier this month Google rolled out an unscheduled update that the company says was required “to improve the stability” of battery performance on some models.

Software Updates, Smartphones, Google, Battery Life

62 points by nfriedly 62 days ago | 2 comments

Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout (bbc.co.uk)
Sales of Apple iPhones dropped at the end of last year, as the tech firm's roll out of new artificial intelligence (AI) features was met with a lukewarm response.

Apple, Smartphones, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Technology

27 points by colinprince 62 days ago | 66 comments

Light Phone III camera sample photos (thelightphone.com)

Camera, Smartphones, Mobile Devices, Photography

26 points by jalict 63 days ago | 6 comments

Google will factory reset your Pixel 4a, unless updated with "battery of death" (reddit.com)
ATTENTION: Google Customer Service said device will be reset on 30th January

Google, Android, Smartphones, Software Updates, Battery Issues

15 points by computehyper 63 days ago | 1 comments

Liberux: Linux phone (liberux.net)
The Liberux NEXX sets you free with LiberuxOS (based on Debian 13 Linux), mostly open-source and ethical operating system.

Linux, Open Source, Smartphones

38 points by marcodiego 70 days ago | 94 comments

Apple's iPhone Sales in China Plunged 18% in Holiday Quarter (bloomberg.com)
Sales of Apple Inc. iPhones dived 18.2% in China during the December quarter, according to independent research, a major setback for the company in its biggest market after the US.

Apple, China, Sales, Smartphones, Consumer Electronics

8 points by mfiguiere 72 days ago | 0 comments

iPhone drops from first to 3rd place in China, struggles to launch AI features (9to5mac.com)
The iPhone has lost its crown as the best-selling phone in China, dropping to 3rd place in the latest market intelligence data.

Smartphones, China, Technology, Market Share

5 points by mgh2 76 days ago | 3 comments

Apple iPhone USB-C Hacked (forbes.com)
With 100 million macOS users already reeling from news of a new credential-stealing attack, Safari users warned do not click twice, and even a report about iOS being targeted more by hackers than Android, it’s not been the most reassuring few weeks for Apple users. Now security researchers have disclosed details of a successful bypass of Apple security protections to hack the iPhone USB-C controller. So, what does this mean for smartphone security?

Cybersecurity, Apple, Smartphones, Hacking

3 points by kelt 80 days ago | 2 comments

HMD Key – A lightweight, affordable smartphone (hmd.com)
Upgrade your smartphone with Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and their latest launch of the HMD Key. The HMD Key is proof that you don’t need to break the bank to get a reliable smartphone. Its lightweight build, essential features, and accessible price point make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a new smartphone.

Smartphones, Technology, Budget-Friendly, Reviews

112 points by namanyayg 81 days ago | 110 comments

A billion dollars later, the iPhone 16 is still banned in Indonesia (9to5mac.com)
The iPhone 16 is still banned from sale in Indonesia, despite Apple promising to invest a billion dollars in the country’s economy.

Apple, Indonesia, Technology, Business, Smartphones

4 points by FMecha 83 days ago | 0 comments

Samsung is rolling out a smartphone subscription next month (theverge.com)

Smartphones, Subscription Services, Samsung, Technology, Business

3 points by speckx 84 days ago | 0 comments

HMD Fusion: Budget repairable smartphone with modular flair (theregister.com)
The HMD Fusion is a budget smartphone with a couple of appealing twists. The first is that the device is modular and repairable – iFixit already has guides on how to swap its battery and screen, among other things. HMD promises two years of Android updates and three years of security updates, which is slightly underwhelming, but still better than what the real bargain-basement kit offers.

Smartphones, Repair, Modular Design, Budget Devices, Android

17 points by beardyw 90 days ago | 0 comments

California rescue teams say iPhone's advanced features keep saving lives (sfgate.com)
Every new iPhone release seems like it’s more expensive than the last, with Apple hosting massive global events to promote the newest features. But in the past few years, a series of new features built into iPhones could do more than make digital stickers from your photos or transcribe messages from callers you didn’t want to talk to: These features could save your life.

Technology, Smartphones, Safety, California

8 points by nradov 101 days ago | 2 comments

School smartphone ban results in better sleep and improved mood: study (york.ac.uk)
Psychologists at the University of York, who tested the impact that smartphones have on children’s behaviour for a new two-part documentary series for Channel 4, found that a ban in school impacted positively on sleep and mood.

Education, Smartphones, Psychology, Sleep, Mood

1014 points by jonatron 109 days ago | 679 comments