From listening to music to watching movies, connecting with family to counting steps, Americans say in a new study that they depend on their smartphones like never before. And they are putting their ...

Smartphones have become essential tools for modern life. We rely on them for everything from communication and work to entertainment and navigation. But with their sleek designs and increasingly ...

For years, smartphone ownership followed a predictable cycle: upgrade, transfer data, repeat. In 2026, that pattern is ...

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Smartphones and cars seem to go together, so Assurant wants to help consumers protect both pieces of technology. Last week, the company announced the launch of Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus, a ...

Wholesale mobile phone parts orders highlight structural shift toward repair over replacement amid Right-to-Repair expansion and rising device costs. HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 ...