From concert tickets to hotel reservations, everything you want to do now requires an infuriating app

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More people are wanting to cut back on their smartphone use. But we've made it nearly impossible to leave our phones behind.

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From concert tickets to hotel reservations, everything you want to do now requires an infuriating app

People are obsessed with a wild YouTube live stream where testers repeatedly open and close flip smartphones. It's gone on for nearly a week: Samsung's phone still works, but Motorola's is broken.

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The livestream has been running since it went live on August 2.
The livestream has been running since it went live on August 2.

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China wants to limit teens to using their phones for just an hour a day to fight rising 'internet addiction'

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A young boy uses an iPhone to take photos in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 preorder deals: Save up to $900 and get free storage upgrades

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's Flex View screen is much bigger and more useful than before.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 preorder deals: Get up to $1000 off and a free storage boost

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hides performance and durability upgrades in a now familiar package.

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The solution to smart phone addiction may not be ditching your cell but actually getting 2 of them: 'cocaine phone' and 'kale phone'

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If you're getting mocked for loving Apple Maps, here's your reminder that people once thought the iPhone was stupid too

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A lot of the takes about the original iPhone have aged very, very badly.

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OnePlus 11 review: A top-line Android phone with the best value among its competitors

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The OnePlus 11 is a worthwhile premium option at its price point.

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The best iPhone Lightning cables in 2023

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The best Lightning cables will reliably fast charge an iPhone and provide long-lasting use.

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While USB-C will eventually replace Lightning as Apple's charging standard, the Lightning cable isn't going anywhere in the immediate future. 

Google's Pixel Fold offers a compelling take on the foldable phone. Here's a hands-on look and how to preorder.

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The Pixel Fold is Google's first attempt at a foldable phone.

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