Stories Tagged as
Smartphone
Apple's acquisition of Intel's smartphone modem business is all about control
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 26, 2019
The iPhone manufacturer is buying the ability to make its own modem chips.
What might help Apple sell more iPhones? Cheaper iPhones
by
Molly Wood
Jan 30, 2019
And that's especially true in China and India.
Yes, lots of people are still playing "Pokemon Go"
Jul 12, 2018
The popular mobile phone game is making a comeback.
Why privacy settings can't keep your location secret
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 22, 2018
Phone carriers can sell location data to third parties, and you can't opt out.
The iPhone's influence goes way beyond the smartphone market
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Sep 13, 2017
It's forced companies to adapt to the idea of handheld computers and given others a reason to exist.
The Wall Street Journal made a phone for just 70 bucks
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 23, 2017
Chinese smartphone makers can pump out phones at a much cheaper price than well-known U.S. competitors.
No ATM card? Wells Fargo customers will be able to withdraw using their smartphones
Mar 24, 2017
Starting next Monday, customers of Wells Fargo bank will be able to make ATM withdrawals nationwide without a card using a smartphone. The trend could spread quickly to other banks around the country as consumers grow more used to advanced banking technology. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
For public good, not for profit.
Obama can send you a push notification whenever he wants
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 19, 2016
The activation of an emergency alert highlights one presidential power you can't avoid.
The Dispatch, Episode 4: Report from Mobile World Congress
by
Molly Wood
Feb 25, 2016
The latest in mobile tech from Barcelona--via Silicon Valley.
Apple TV: What's on the app tonight?
by
Molly Wood
Sep 9, 2015
Tim Cook unveils the set-top box, a souped-up iPhone 6 and the next-gen iPad.