States that have passed cell phone bans As of the 2021-2022 school year, more 75% of K-12 public school prohibit cell phone use in schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Samsung came up with an unusual idea and decided to apply for a patent on it, using the upper half of an opened cellphone as a joystick for gaming on the go.

A district-wide cell phone ban takes effect on Tuesday. It was approved by LAUSD’s board last June in an effort to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and improve mental health.

A decade ago, your chances of saving a cell phone dropped in a pool—or a toilet—were slim. But today, most smartphones can withstand a splash, a spilled drink, or even a dunk in a pool if you ...