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The article informs about San Francisco's proposal to grant workers the right to disconnect after hours, inspired by similar laws in other countries. Topics include the potential impact on work-life balance, the legal framework of the proposed legislation, and differing perspectives on its necessity and feasibility among employers and employees.

The article reports on the financial performance of Amercian technology company Apple during the three months ended in June 2023. Topics covered include the 1 percent decline in revenue and the 2 percent increase in profits, the success of the company in narrowly exceeding Wall Street expectations for sales and profit for the quarter, and Apple's financial results as the latest indication that technology's biggest companies have recovered after last year's downturn.

The article reports that a New York grand jury has subpoenaed evidence from at least two smart phone makers as part of a federal criminal investigation of the data-sharing deals of Facebook with other technology companies. Topics covered include some of the tech companies which have forged data-sharing deals with Facebook and outcome of the inquiry into Facebook's relations with Cambridge Analytica that harvested user data and worked with the 2016 campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The article reports on the profit growth posted by technology company Google despite a 5.1 billion dollar fine imposed by the European Union (EU) for allegedly abusing the company's dominance in the smartphone market. Topics discussed are potential consequences of the planned changes to Google's Android software, competition in the smartphone market after Android lowered its prices, and effect of Europe's data privacy rue on Google.

The article discusses the Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) firm's decision to recall its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone model after a design flaw in the unit's lithium-ion battery cell was discovered which could cause a fire. According to the article, Samsung plans on replacing 2.5 million smartphones that were sent to stores and consumers. Declining demand in the smartphone industry is examined, along with business competition and the success of computer company Apple Inc.'s iPhone smartphone.

The article offers news briefs in the technology industry including U.S. blacklisting of Chinese telecommunications company Huawei, Judge Lucy Koh's ruling that Qualcomm had suppressed competition in the smartphone chip industry, and principles issued to guide artificial intelligence development.

The article reports on trust issues surrounding the launch of the high-end smartphone Mate 10 Pro, Huawei, a Chinese manufacturer that the American government has reportedly long suspected of committing espionage and mentions that AT&T intended to promote the phone but pulled out of the deal.

The article discusses potential challenges facing technology company Google's Android mobile operating system software, noting that Android has developed into a significant part of Google's business following its acquisition in 2005. Topics addressed include competition facing Android from technology company Apple's iOS operating system and iPhone smartphones and start-up companies, as well as Google's financial investment in Android.

The article discusses technology company Apple's report of increases in sales of its iPhone smartphones in China and an increase in the percentage of its revenue generated through sales in China. Topics addressed include Apple's overall growth in revenue and profit according to its earnings report for the first quarter of 2015, declines in sales of Apple's iPad tablet computer, and the response of Apple chief executive Timothy D. Cook.

The article reviews technology company Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones.

The article discusses competition in the smartphone industry, highlighting other companies efforts to shift their strategies in order to respond to the large majority of market share held by technology company Apple's iPhone smartphone. Topics addressed include phones displayed at the 2015 Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, as well as technology company Samsung's efforts to compete with Apple for workplace customers. Technology company Microsoft's smartphones are discussed.

The article discusses competition between technology companies Apple and Google over automobile dashboard systems that are designed to integrate smartphones, highlighting Google's Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay systems. Topics addressed include Apple and Google's efforts to focus on preventing distractions, as well as considerations of music, navigation, and calling features.

The article discusses how technology company Apple become more profitable than technology company Microsoft, noting that the companies' earnings reports for the final quarter of 2014 revealed that Apple nearly doubled Microsoft's market capitalization. Topics addressed include Apple's focus on disruptive innovations and mobile technology such as the iPhone smartphone; leadership of both companies by technology executives such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Timothy D. Cook; and the views of Robert Cihra.

The article discusses increases in technology company Apple's revenues from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, noting the popularity of Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones in China. Topics addressed include the effectiveness of Apple's partnership with the China Mobile wireless network and its decision to offer larger smartphones, as well as Apple chief executive Tim Cook's outlook on Apple's earnings report.

The article discusses technology company Microsoft's efforts to improve its mobile business, highlighting its release of the Windows 10 operating system, which is designed to enable easy adaption of PC applications to mobile devices. Topics addressed include Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella's leadership of the company, app developers views towards Microsoft, and Microsoft's Windows Phone smartphone.

The article discusses a lack of connection between mobile applications (apps) for smartphones and tablet computers and the broader Internet, noting efforts by Internet companies such as Google, Twitter and Facebook to connect apps to one another and to the broader Internet. Topics addressed include various start-up app companies, as well as efforts to make websites more like apps.

The article discusses the emergence of the Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi, noting that the company has become the top seller of smartphones in China and the third-largest phone maker in the world. Topics addressed include Xiaomi's business planning and marketing strategy, as well as the attitude of Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin.

The article reviews the Galaxy Note 4 smartphone from technology company Samsung.

The article presents a review of the One smartphone developed by technology company OnePlus.

The article discusses sales numbers for technology company Apple's iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 smartphones over the phones' first weekend of availability. Topics addressed include considerations of consumer demand for the iPhones and projections for their future sales, Apple's delayed release of the phones in China, and its plans for pricing its iPhone 5C smartphone.

The article presents reviews of technology company Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones, focusing on the smartphones' larger sizes relative to previous iPhone models.

The article discusses Internet retail company Amazon's decision to cut the price of its Amazon Fire smartphone to 99 cents on the condition that users sign a two-year contract with telecommunications company AT&T. Topics addressed include relatively weak sales numbers for the phone compared to those of other smartphones, customers' reviews of the phone, and the phone's relation to Amazon's broader business model.

The article reports on Samsung Electronics' expected record earnings in the second quarter of 2017, driven by the growth of the semiconductor business and positive reviews of its Galaxy S8 smartphone.

The article reviews technology and internet retail company Amazon's Fire Phone smartphone.

The article discusses technology company Apple's corporate earnings report for the business quarter ending June 28, 2014. Topics addressed include an increase in sales of Apple's iPhone smartphones, a slight decline in sales of the company's iPad tablet computers, and competition between Apple and technology company Samsung.

The article discusses Internet retailing company Amazon's potential plans to unveil a smartphone as of June 16, 2014. Topics addressed include the significance of a smartphone within Amazon's broader business model and its integration with the company's other services, as well as competition within the Internet and technology industry.

The article discusses strategies for making a smartphone last longer and notes the benefits of emphasizing longevity when purchasing and using smartphones. The author suggests that smartphone users don't need to trade their phones in for only marginally improved newer models, notes that it is possible to sell a phone to be used in developing countries, and highlights the benefits of purchasing a used phone.

The article discusses a trend within the cellphone industry of designing larger smartphones as of February 26, 2014. Topics addressed include larger phones planned by cell phone companies Samsung and Huawei, reception of larger phones in the U.S., and the possibility that technology company Apple will market a larger iPhone smartphone.

The article reports that Chinese mobile phone manufacturers are seeking to penetrate the Indian market due to millions of potential customers, dealing with topics including the condition of the Chinese mobile phone sector and marketing strategies.

The article focuses on several Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi Inc., Smartisan Digital Co. Ltd. and OnePlus.

A review is presented of several smartphone holiday apps including Santify, Kringle Me, and Santa's Bag.