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- 1Cars Are Smartphones on Wheels: Who Is Listening?●Car is a smartphone on wheels. Here's who's listening
Researchers at Northeastern University's Khoury College have published a project examining how modern cars function as smartphones on wheels, packed with sensors and connected software that can collect data from drivers and passengers. The work raises questions about who has access to the information vehicles gather, from manufacturers to insurers, and how little visibility drivers have into that data collection.
- 2Apple and Google Pixel sales hold up as smartphone market hits 13-year low●Apple’s iPhone And Google Pixel Q2 Sales Shine Even As Global Smartphone Market Drops To 13-Year Low
Global smartphone shipments in the second quarter fell to their lowest level in 13 years, but Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel lines bucked the downturn with strong sales. The figures point to buyers consolidating spending on premium devices while the broader market contracts amid weak demand and economic uncertainty.
- 3Cash-free buses penalise passengers without smartphones●Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a smartphone?
The Guardian examines complaints from bus passengers who face higher fares because they do not use smartphone ticketing apps. Non-smartphone users often must pay more expensive cash or paper ticket prices, raising concerns about digital exclusion for elderly and less technologically confident travellers. Commenters are debating whether transport operators are unfairly shifting discounts toward app users while penalising those who pay by traditional means.
- 4iPhone Duo concept hints at the smartphone future●iPhone Duo shows what the future of smartphones could look like
A concept called iPhone Duo is drawing attention for imagining what the next generation of smartphones could look like. The design suggests Apple could move toward more versatile, dual-form devices, and the idea is being picked up in mobile and Apple-focused news coverage as speculation about future iPhone design continues.