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# smartphone - This year 2022

Research finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty
# Blue Light
# Blue Light

Research finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty

Sep 16th 2022, 7:25 AM 17,106 Views 14 Comments

Exposure to blue light from use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels in young children, scientists say.

# smartphone - Last year 2021

Opinion: Sexually violent pornography is being promoted to first-time users of top sites
# Online Pornography
# Online Pornography

Opinion: Sexually violent pornography is being promoted to first-time users of top sites

Updated May 28th 2021, 10:19 AM 36,549 Views 2 Comments

A comprehensive study by Dr Fiona Vera-Gray and Professor Clare McGlynn of Durham University uncovered worrying levels of access to violent pornography.

# smartphone - All time

'Unless parents cure their own smartphone addiction, they won't be able to cure their kids'
# Put It Down
# Put It Down

'Unless parents cure their own smartphone addiction, they won't be able to cure their kids'

Jan 1st 2019, 9:00 PM 26,700 Views 25 Comments

An expert says parents need to lead by example.

Irish users may actually be starting to use their smartphones a little bit less
# Put It Down
# Put It Down

Irish users may actually be starting to use their smartphones a little bit less

Nov 20th 2018, 12:12 PM 11,401 Views 19 Comments

A new survey suggests people are attempting to address ‘our addiction to smartphones’.

Here's what you need to know about Apple's three new iPhones
# Technology
# Technology

Here's what you need to know about Apple's three new iPhones

Sep 13th 2018, 7:32 AM 39,338 Views 80 Comments

The company has also launched an upgraded smartwatch that detects falls.

Number of ghost estates has 'decreased by 91% since 2010'
# Reusing Dublin
# Reusing Dublin

Number of ghost estates has 'decreased by 91% since 2010'

Mar 7th 2018, 2:10 PM 18,877 Views 66 Comments

Meanwhile, a new app is set to let members of the public report vacant buildings.

With 'vulnerable' children contacting strangers, government launches 'internet safety resource' for schools
# Be In Ctrl
# Be In Ctrl

With 'vulnerable' children contacting strangers, government launches 'internet safety resource' for schools

Feb 6th 2018, 2:09 PM 13,277 Views 31 Comments

Most children aged between 8 and 13 own a smartphone.

Poll: Should children aged under 14 be banned from using smartphones?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Should children aged under 14 be banned from using smartphones?

Jan 28th 2018, 10:53 AM 40,590 Views 115 Comments

The use of smartphones by children was brought into sharp focus this week.

Poll: Do you use your smartphone while walking?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Do you use your smartphone while walking?

Dec 4th 2017, 12:49 PM 15,826 Views 33 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

Government looking to develop app for serious weather alerts
# Weather Warning
# Weather Warning

Government looking to develop app for serious weather alerts

Sep 21st 2017, 6:10 AM 6,688 Views 31 Comments

Many said they were caught completely off guard by the weather in Donegal last month.

Poll: How often do you make a phonecall on your smartphone?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: How often do you make a phonecall on your smartphone?

Jun 29th 2017, 12:45 PM 25,482 Views 31 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

Live A Better Life: 6 things you need to know about using your phone less
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Live A Better Life: 6 things you need to know about using your phone less

May 12th 2017, 12:50 PM 9,077 Views 2 Comments

Want to use your phone less? We found out how.

Five big things to change about how you use your phone
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Five big things to change about how you use your phone

May 11th 2017, 12:50 PM 10,554 Views 9 Comments

Try these and see how you can make your phone work for you.

From coding to a new language, learn something new using your phone
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

From coding to a new language, learn something new using your phone

May 10th 2017, 12:50 PM 10,450 Views 7 Comments

With these apps, you can learn a new language, get fit, or become an astronomy expert.

Simple expert tips on how to make the most of your phone's camera
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Simple expert tips on how to make the most of your phone's camera

May 9th 2017, 12:50 PM 10,448 Views 7 Comments

This week, we’re all about cultivating positivity with our phone. So why not get to know your camera?

Use your phone to journal - and improve your day
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Use your phone to journal - and improve your day

May 8th 2017, 12:50 PM 9,535 Views 4 Comments

Let’s find out how to remember what on earth we did last week.

Here's how to stop lack of phone storage stressing you out
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Here's how to stop lack of phone storage stressing you out

May 5th 2017, 12:50 PM 11,942 Views 10 Comments

This will make your life a whole lot easier.

Here's how to take control over your phone bill
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Here's how to take control over your phone bill

May 3rd 2017, 8:20 AM 5,974 Views 9 Comments

We have a consumer expert here to help answer questions on phone bills and contracts. Plus, we’ve a Facebook Live coming up today.

Is the data on your phone secure? Here's how to make sure it is
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Is the data on your phone secure? Here's how to make sure it is

May 2nd 2017, 12:50 PM 7,169 Views 12 Comments

Security is always a major concern but you have the tools to help prevent the worst from happening.

Easy ways to stop your phone battery from ruining your day
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Easy ways to stop your phone battery from ruining your day

May 1st 2017, 12:50 PM 12,595 Views 3 Comments

Does your battery stress you out? Then read on for a solution.

Have questions about your phone bill or contract? Let us put them to an expert
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Have questions about your phone bill or contract? Let us put them to an expert

Apr 30th 2017, 10:30 AM 12,699 Views 57 Comments

We’ll be holding a Facebook Live event on Wednesday where your questions will be put to the consumer expert.

Challenge 5: Fix something that's bothering you about your phone
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Challenge 5: Fix something that's bothering you about your phone

Apr 28th 2017, 12:50 PM 8,694 Views 6 Comments

A small change can mean a peaceful mind.

Challenge 4: Make an app hard to get at
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Challenge 4: Make an app hard to get at

Apr 27th 2017, 12:50 PM 7,028 Views 5 Comments

You need the app – but you don’t want to be instantly drawn to it. Here’s what to do.

Challenge 3: Drop the phone at dinner
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Challenge 3: Drop the phone at dinner

Apr 26th 2017, 12:50 PM 7,212 Views 8 Comments

Week two of Live A Better Life is all about challenging yourself.

Do you really need all those notifications?
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Do you really need all those notifications?

Apr 21st 2017, 12:50 PM 7,910 Views 8 Comments

Let’s see if a cull is needed. Plus, a chance to reflect on how the week has gone so far.

The sound sleep guide: Move your phone away from your bed tonight
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

The sound sleep guide: Move your phone away from your bed tonight

Apr 20th 2017, 12:50 PM 15,536 Views 22 Comments

Move it as far from your reach as possible.

Poll: Do you use your phone at mealtimes?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Do you use your phone at mealtimes?

Apr 18th 2017, 12:45 PM 15,561 Views 18 Comments

Your daily bite-sized ballot break.

Quiz: What is your relationship with your phone like?
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Quiz: What is your relationship with your phone like?

Apr 17th 2017, 10:31 AM 31,538 Views 21 Comments

Take our quiz and see whether you and your phone need a break – or get on just fine.

Want a better relationship with your phone? Let us help
# Live A Better Life
# Live A Better Life

Want a better relationship with your phone? Let us help

Apr 17th 2017, 10:30 AM 21,487 Views 14 Comments

Welcome to day one, week one of our Live A Better Life series on having a better relationship with your phone.

These are the easiest smartphone games to play with one hand
# Smartphone
# Smartphone

These are the easiest smartphone games to play with one hand

Jan 3rd 2017, 9:15 PM 27,893 Views 5 Comments

Or if you want to hold a cup of tea or coffee while you play. Your choice really.

Location apps could save your life if you get into trouble on a Christmas walk
# Careful Now
# Careful Now

Location apps could save your life if you get into trouble on a Christmas walk

Dec 25th 2016, 6:30 AM 7,854 Views 6 Comments

The Coast Guard is asking people to use apps on their phone to provide them with specific GPS coordinates.

Know anyone who isn't tech-savvy? This is how you can help them this Christmas
# Helping Hand
# Helping Hand

Know anyone who isn't tech-savvy? This is how you can help them this Christmas

Dec 18th 2016, 10:00 PM 16,752 Views 11 Comments

It’s a tough job but someone has to do it.

Are you looking? Half of Irish people check their phones in the middle of the night
# Smartphone
# Smartphone

Are you looking? Half of Irish people check their phones in the middle of the night

Dec 1st 2016, 3:00 AM 10,620 Views 13 Comments

The study found that the vast majority of us have access to a smart device.

Poll: Should penalty points be increased for using a phone while driving?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Should penalty points be increased for using a phone while driving?

Nov 18th 2016, 8:42 AM 21,407 Views 105 Comments

The RSA says increased penalty points have resulted in changes in the behaviour of drivers.

Your smartphone could be making your sleep worse
# Appy Dreams
# Appy Dreams

Your smartphone could be making your sleep worse

Nov 13th 2016, 7:30 PM 18,841 Views 16 Comments

Longer average screen-time was associated with poor sleep quality.

Using your smartphone at night could make you temporarily blind
# Put The Phone Down
# Put The Phone Down

Using your smartphone at night could make you temporarily blind

Nov 1st 2016, 3:53 PM 18,958 Views 25 Comments

This week, a woman from Fermanagh described her experience of Transient Smartphone Blindness.

Own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Turn it off
# Fire Concerns
# Fire Concerns

Own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Turn it off

Oct 11th 2016, 7:12 AM 12,099 Views 12 Comments

The smartphone company has called a halt to worldwide sales of the smartphone due to safety concerns.

Here are some handy iPhone and Android gestures you might not know about
# Hidden
# Hidden

Here are some handy iPhone and Android gestures you might not know about

Oct 9th 2016, 12:30 PM 33,922 Views 4 Comments

What do you mean there’s more to my phone than tapping on apps?

If you're not using burst mode on your camera, you're missing a trick

If you're not using burst mode on your camera, you're missing a trick

Sep 18th 2016, 1:00 PM 47,380 Views 10 Comments

Why try one photo when you can take loads of them in quick succession.

The latest major update for your iPhone is here, and this is what it brings
# Upgrade
# Upgrade

The latest major update for your iPhone is here, and this is what it brings

Sep 13th 2016, 7:04 PM 26,221 Views 18 Comments

iOS 10 brings an expanded iMessages, rejigged lock screen and a handier way to check notifications.

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