Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a ban on smartphones in Michigan classrooms into law Tuesday. State Representative Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) co-sponsored the legislation. He said phones have gotten in the way of learning and have caused more …

… reducing the trouble caused by smart phones in class. Tisdel sought as …

MILLIONS of Americans may soon no longer be able to use their phones in certain public places as lawmakers call for stronger regulations. A new bill would regulate when and where select Americans could use their mobile devices and social media. Sign up for …

… contribute their pension using their smart phones and USSD. Director General of …

… join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is … join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is … join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is …

… worth $20 million would produce smart phones, tablets, computers, smart boards, Android …

… and found a large, black smart phone plugged into a power bank …

… , the note app on a smart phone or even a bound journal …

… contextual information I need my “smart” phone to provide in that moment …