Halloween’s coming. And just as you wouldn’t leave the house without a costume, a sack for carrying candy, and a good flashlight to help you steer clear of danger, the iPhone is rapidly becoming a ...

Nope, that isn’t your phone ringing. It’s just this incredible a cappella choir... You’ve probably heard your phone buzz, beep and ding so often, that the notification noises sound second nature. And ...

It always hits me when I'm least expecting it. When I'm standing in a crowded room, say. Or, when I pop out for my lunch break to grab a quick sandwich. I'm talking about the skin-crawlingly intrusive ...

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