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A smartphone refers to a cellphone that combines the functions of a regular cellphone with features of a computer.

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A man speaks on a phone in front of a police bus

China fights lockdown protests by targeting smartphones

China fights lockdown protests by targeting smartphones

Beijing's vast surveillance apparatus is being used to track and intimidate protesters.
SocietyDecember 1, 2022
Two men in Kolkata stand in front of an ad for the new iPhone 14 Pro

Can India relieve Apple's iPhone woes in China?

Can India relieve Apple's iPhone woes in China?

The iPhone maker plans to make more of its products in India, signaling frustration with Beijing's zero-COVID policy.
BusinessNovember 9, 2022
Women seen standing on the balcony as they take photos and record videos with their smartphones in Mumbai

India takes on China's smartphone makers

India takes on China's smartphone makers

Chinese smartphone makers are facing an increasingly difficult business environment in one of their major markets.
BusinessOctober 21, 2022
Kenianischer Student entwirft Kleidung, die Telefone auflädt

Kenyan student designs clothes that charge phones

Kenyan student designs clothes that charge phones

Ruuj Caflon is a Nairobi based University graduate designing clothes that can charge phones and produce light.
TechnologyOctober 5, 202201:59 min
Crowd-farming in Nigeria

Crowd-farming sprouts in Nigeria

Crowd-farming sprouts in Nigeria

IT expert Rebecca Amoo has developed an app that makes it easier than ever to farm organically.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 7, 202202:59 min
Damaged cellular phone being repaired

Why it's hard to repair a smartphone

Why it's hard to repair a smartphone

Arguments in favor of using electronic devices longer are strong. But repairs aren't a routine procedure yet.
BusinessApril 12, 2022
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In the spotlight

Different components of a Fairphone

Is it possible to make an eco-friendly smartphone?

As Fairphone announces its latest offering, DW asks whether it's possible to make a no-impact cellphone.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 30, 2021
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Boehme Henrik Kommentarbild App

Are we approaching the end of the smartphone?

Henrik Böhme
Commentary
BusinessMay 24, 2019
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Refugee, who are you?

Christoph Hasselbach
Commentary
SocietySeptember 2, 2017

Assaulted by batteries

Commentary
BusinessOctober 11, 2016