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Should mobile phones be restricted in schools? A Gen Z’s thoughts on Paul Givan’s guidance
Anna Flynn goes back to school to hear why a principal welcomes the education minister’s policy, while a sixth former explains why phones are now essential learning tools
Microsoft splits Teams from Office app suite globally
The move comes six months after Microsoft separated Teams from Office in Europe.
Apple names its App Store apps of the year
The list of winners includes an additional selection of apps being recognised for their cultural impact.
Online apps recommended to manage lower back pain
The guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is aimed at bringing down waiting lists.
New rules to make it easier to use public electric car chargers
Motorists are currently forced to use multiple smartphone apps or membership cards to access different charging networks.
Quarter of children’s apps on Google Play ‘do not comply with children’s code’
Research found that many apps did not comply with the ICO code which sets out how UK data protection rules apply to children using digital services.
New voluntary app code of practice to boost user safety launched
The Government said it would look into further regulation to make the rules mandatory in the future.
Ask Fiona: Does anyone have any success on dating apps?
DO dating apps actually work? I been on a lot of apps and never get any matches.
Game-like design features in stock trading apps should be reviewed, says FCA
Some product design features could be contributing to problematic, even gambling-like, investor behaviour, the regulator said.
Apple workers vote to unionise at Maryland store
Union organising has gained momentum recently after decades of decline in membership.