As the cameras in mainstream smartphones have evolved, millions of people have discovered the satisfaction of capturing a great photograph. These range from spontaneous events to mementoes of happy occasions, and from nature or wildlife-bas...

The breakneck pace of technological advancement means smartphones date very quickly, with futuristic features soon looking anachronistic. Remember the excitement when downloadable ringtones became available? And how cool everyone felt brand...

The current obsession with Instagram may be unprecedented, but it’s entirely understandable. The latest generation of smartphones has placed sophisticated photographic equipment in our pockets and handbags, ready to capture that perfect l...

It’s incredible to think that everything we do – and store – on our smartphones is recorded as zeroes and ones. Binary code is the only language digital devices understand, but it takes a lot of zeroes and ones to save photos of our b...

Imagine your newly-manufactured smartphone or tablet as a clear blue sky, with one or two balloons floating serenely across it. Now imagine the sky in the midst of a balloon race, with numerous large objects competing for space and blocking...

It’s no exaggeration to say Instagram has changed the world. From quenching wanderlust to making everyone a roving reporter, this Facebook-owned photography platform dominates social media nowadays – even more than its parent brand. How...

While some people bemoan the lost art of conversation, there’s no doubt modern technology has improved our ability to communicate. However, the sheer diversity of communication apps currently available makes it tricky to know which ones t...

In recent years, the topic of mental health has deservedly (and belatedly) become widely discussed. After decades of focusing on physical health and dietary habits, the world has finally woken up to the importance of being mentally robust a...

Turning on a new smartphone for the first time usually reveals a home screen bursting with manufacturer-specific apps. Commonly known as bloatware, these proprietary programs are intended to prevent consumers from using third-party software...

We rely on our smartphones so heavily that any enforced absence seems almost frightening. Yet many of us take liberties with smartphone safety. If they’re not rolling around in handbags, they’re being left on the beach or dropped onto h...