by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com One would assume that South Korea has the highest smartphone penetration in the world with its legion of KakaoTalk users and lightning-speed Internet. […]
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South Korea Pledges to Fight Teen Smartphone Addiction
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com The South Korean government said Monday that it will take measures to combat the growing problem of teen smartphone addiction, Yonhap News Agency […]
Samsung’s $92 Tizen Smartphone Might Be the Next Big Thing
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Samsung just unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday, but it’s probably not among those you’re looking for. That is unless you’re in […]
LG Unveils a Refined G Flex 2 Smartphone at CES
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Once upon a time before phones became smart, they were also curved to fit the angle of our faces. So, why did […]
South Korean Smartphone Maker Pantech Files for Bankruptcy in the U.S.
by REERA YOO South Korean phone maker Pantech Co. sought bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Thursday after its flagship smartphone tanked in the mobile device market, which is dominated […]
Samsung, LG & Others Jab Apple While It’s Down During #Bendgate
by JAMES S. KIM The battle for smartphone supremacy hasn’t always been pretty, although some of the smartphones themselves are quite dazzling these days. Whether it’s in court between […]
China Creates Separate Walking Lane For People Who Can’t Take Their Eyes Off Their Phone
Most of us are familiar with driving laws which prohibit drivers from talking on the phone while behind the wheel and texting while behind the wheel. These laws are understandable […]
Jimmy Kimmel Prank Using Peculiar Japanese Phone Device
There’s a new smartphone device from Japan with quite the unexpected ability. A Japanese tech brand named Scentee has released a plug-in accessory which attaches directly to your phone. […]
Problematic Weight-Loss App: Men Insult You Until You Lose Weight
Last week, we were stunned to discover a residential facility where the cost of rent was dependent on how much the tenant weighed. The facility would deduct a certain […]
