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Teens are hooked on social media. But how does it make them feel about themselves? 

Sep 12, 2018 | , ,

Broadly, teens seem aware of the negative consequences of too much social media use:

  • Nearly three-quarters of teens believe that tech companies are manipulating users to spend more time glued to their devices.

  • More than half of social media users say it distracts them from doing homework or paying attention to the people they’re with.

  • Some 21 percent of teens say using social media makes them feel more popular, 20 percent said more confident, and 18 percent said it makes them feel better about themselves.

  • A quarter said it makes them feel less lonely, and 16 percent said it makes them feel less depressed.

  • Some 8 percent said it makes them feel more anxious, but 12 percent said less anxious.

Source: Teens are hooked on social media. But how does it make them feel about themselves? – Recode

Will we ever get tired of buying iPhones? 

Sep 12, 2018 |

On the one hand, especially after last year’s price increase for the flagship model, the iPhone is a luxury item. People save up to buy it, and they measure their social and economic standing through it. In a sea of smartphones that do roughly the same thing, Apple’s particular smartphone commands a prestige premium. This is a familiar description for fashion or jewelry brands and products, but it finds few parallels in the tech industry.

The other side of the iPhone coin is that we keep replacing it like it’s a basic consumption good. If I buy a luxury watch for $1,000, I’d expect to have it for a decade or longer, whereas Apple somehow keeps enticing people to buy a pricey new iPhone every two or three years. It’s like the company is selling sneakers but charging the price of dress shoes.

Source: Will we ever get tired of buying iPhones? – The Verge

Descubrimiento Digital: The Online Lives of Latinx Consumers

Sep 12, 2018 | , ,

The visibility of U.S. Hispanics highlights an increase in cultural inclusivity and civic representation as well as recognition of the community’s strides. With continuing progress in educational pursuits, economic gains and more, the Latinx community and its influence on the new American mainstream are undeniable on many fronts.

Source: Descubrimiento Digital: The Online Lives of Latinx Consumers

What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone Event on Wednesday, September 12 

Sep 10, 2018 |

LATER THIS WEEK, Apple will almost certainly reveal at least two new iPhones, along with some other hardware. This year’s launch is framed around the fact that it’s an “S” year, which usually means that last year’s phones get some updated internals, camera improvements, and an “S” affixed to their names. In other words, it might not be a year of radical design rethinks.

Source: What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone Event on Wednesday, September 12 | WIRED