Phones

Phone Cleaning Germs

Why you should clean your cell phone regularly – and how to do it

Apple's iPhone 15 uses a new charger, has an upgraded camera and can help people get roadside assistance

Apple iPhone 15

As last pay phones disappear in Philly, new project envisions a free network of cloud-based kiosks to make calls

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Philadelphia suburbs may receive new area code in early September

835 Area Code Pennsylvania

Is social media harmful to teens' mental health? Not necessarily, study finds

Social Media Mental Health

Screentime can make you feel sick – here are ways to manage cybersickness

Feeling lonely? A 10-minute phone call can go a long way

Phone Calls Loneliness Depression

Comcast extends ban on Xfinity service shutoffs, late fees through June due to COVID-19 pandemic

Xfinity internet coronavirus

New Jersey internet, phone providers barred from removing service amid COVID-19 crisis

Internet phone service executive order new jersey coronavirus covid-19

Sending too many DMs can leave you with 'texting thumb'

New Jersey residents complain the most about robocalls, according to the FTC

Robocalls New Jersey residents

OMG! The early 2000s Motorola Razr might be making a comeback

Motorola

Study: Blue light from smartphones is killing your eyesight

What is 'HD voice?'

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Comcast says phone outages mostly restored for business customers

Comcast Center

Problem parenting: When smartphones take the front seat

Unhappy child

Eagles fans have fun with rookie cornerback's phone

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Telecommunications

New Jersey set to introduce new 640 area code in 2018

Carroll - Cell Phone in Hand

The best cases for all types of iPhone users

The 'Uber of restaurant staffing' is coming to Philly

WATCH: This video may persuade you to never text and walk again

Fall

Philly courts to force visitors to lock cell phones in sealed pouches

Kids & Tech: Trying to keep your child connected and protected

Telecommunications

Philadelphia will be issued new area code for phone numbers

Camden County police warn of phone scam threatening family members

Scams

South Jersey towns demand investigation of Verizon

Infrequently Asked Questions: Can rice really fix a water-damaged phone?

Anti-Hangover Drinks

Anti-hangover drinks claim to dull the effects of a night out, but there's little evidence they...

Red Wine Headaches

Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes' skin

Cereal Boxes Grocery Store

FDA upgrades its definition of 'healthy' food for first time in 3 decades

Dry Skin Shower

Long, hot showers can damage your skin; here's how to keep it healthy

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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