Smartphones

• iPhone 17 will drive record Apple shipments in 2025, IDC says - Apple will ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, up just over 6% year-on-year, research firm IDC forecast.
• Samsung launches its first multi-folding phone as competition from Chinese brands intensifies - Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its first multi-folding smartphone, as it faces growing pressure to keep up with innovations from competitors. 
• Having a Cellphone at Younger Than 12 Could Carry Health Risks, Study Says - Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone.