Mobile phones on dinner table 'ruin relationships'

London, Oct 6 (ANI): Mobile phones can damage personal relationships merely by their presence even when not in use, a new research has revealed.

Studies show that if a mobile is visible during a conversation, it causes people to feel less positive towards the person with whom they are chatting.

The findings suggest that fiddling with your mobile or simply leaving it in view during a romantic dinner or a meeting with a friend could be a serious social faux pas.

Psychologists who conducted the experiments at Essex University believe mobile phones automatically trigger thoughts about wider social networks, reducing the level of empathy and understanding in face-to-face conversations.

"In both studies we found evidence mobiles can have negative effects on closeness, connection, and conversation quality," the Daily Mail quoted lead researcher Andrew Przybylski as saying.

"The presence of a mobile phone may orient individuals to thinking of other people and events outside their immediate social context.

"In doing so, they divert attention away from a presently occurring interpersonal experience to focus on a multitude of other concerns and interests," he said.

Source : newstrackindia

Recycle mobile now: Mobile phones loaded with toxic chemicals

All Apple iPhones and many other popular handsets contain toxic chemicals, according to tests conducted by the Ecology Center and ifixit.com.

The researchers analysed and then ranked 36 mobile phones according to how hazardous the chemicals they contained were.

Only six devices are classed as 'low concern', with the Motorola Citrus being determined as least harmful. The iPhone 5 made its way onto this list.

Its main rival, the Samsung Galaxy S3, was of medium concern along with gadgets like the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and HTC Evo 4G.

However, the original Apple handset, the iPhone 2G, was given the maximum score of five making it the most toxic mobile phone tested.

This research highlights the importance of recycling mobile phones. When old and unwanted handsets are taken to landfill, hazardous chemicals are able to easily enter soil and damage the environment.

Ensuring the devices are recycled guarantees that these harmful substances are disposed of more responsibly.

Source : mazumamobile

Hulk Featured in new 'Avengers Initiative' Mobile Game; Coming to Android Soon

This is a discussion on Hulk Featured in new 'Avengers Initiative' Mobile Game; Coming to Android Soon within the Android Tablet News forums, part of the Android Tablet News & Polls category; The above video is the official launch trailer for the new mobile game "The Avengers Initiative." It's a game that will be coming very soon ...

The above video is the official launch trailer for the new mobile game "The Avengers Initiative." It's a game that will be coming very soon to Android on select devices. This one features the Hulk as the primary protagonist, and allows you to take on a huge swath of Marvel villains. The plot is kinda thin, but really, who cares? You get to be the Hulk and crush your enemies! The concept is that somehow, all the imprisoned super-villains have been released and it is up to the Hulk to take them down one by one. Supposedly, you will actually be able to wear upgradeable gear and level up the Hulk to get even more powerful.

The link below is not live yet, but is expected to host the game soon. The game will sell for a premium price of $6.99.

Source: Google Play Store (Coming Soon)

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