3 smartphone makers that Apple should be worried about

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New mobile phones developed by Chinese company Xiaomi at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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Google Pixel 7a review: Remarkable value, but a new model is imminent

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Google's Pixel 7a is an absolute winner for its price tag.

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I'm a Gen Zer who lived without a smartphone for 9 months. Here's what I learned from having a clunky flip phone.

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Ella Jones replaced her smartphone with a Nokia 2720 Flip in July 2021.

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The genius marketing trick that's the key to the iPhone's 'prestige'

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Apple has spent more than 15 years fostering an in-crowd/out-crowd scenario with the iPhone. And for many Americans, it's working.

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Mint Mobile review: Unrivaled budget phone plans for those who value flexibility and dependable coverage

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Mint Mobile is a great budget option if you know that T-Mobile's coverage works in your area.

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All the ways Apple is a monopoly, according to its critics

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The Justice Department sued Apple for maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market.

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It might be time to rethink the smartphone — for real this time

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Lenovo shows off its bendy smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2024.

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The iPhone needs a revamp, and its sagging performance in China is proof

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iPhones are losing appeal in Apple's most important international market.

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This chart shows people who got phones earlier in life report more mental distress as adults. Isn't that sadly obvious by now?

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A study found that people who got phones earlier in life report more mental distress as young adults — women especially who got phones as girls.

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Samsung Galaxy S24: Price, release date, features, specs, how to order

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