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Revealed: The 5 key signs you're ADDICTED to your phone

Smartphone addiction parallels traditional addictions, posing significant psychological risks and prompting legislative action for safer social media usage among young people.

Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Setting digital boundaries can significantly reduce stress and increase presence in personal life.

We've done enormous damage to kids with smartphones - we must ban them in schools

Smartphone addiction in classrooms distracts students significantly, impacting their learning and social skills.

Smartphone addiction: Do you have a problem?

Smartphone use can become a problematic habit, with many individuals using it to cope with negative emotions.

Carol Vorderman says phone habit helps avoid burnout - does it work?

Turning off smartphones for half the day can help reduce burnout and improve mental health.

Schools go smartphone-free to address online harms | Computer Weekly

There's a growing demand for stronger protections against online risks for children, emphasizing the need for effective measures in smartphone and social media use.

Revealed: The 5 key signs you're ADDICTED to your phone

Smartphone addiction parallels traditional addictions, posing significant psychological risks and prompting legislative action for safer social media usage among young people.

Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Setting digital boundaries can significantly reduce stress and increase presence in personal life.

We've done enormous damage to kids with smartphones - we must ban them in schools

Smartphone addiction in classrooms distracts students significantly, impacting their learning and social skills.

Smartphone addiction: Do you have a problem?

Smartphone use can become a problematic habit, with many individuals using it to cope with negative emotions.

Carol Vorderman says phone habit helps avoid burnout - does it work?

Turning off smartphones for half the day can help reduce burnout and improve mental health.

Schools go smartphone-free to address online harms | Computer Weekly

There's a growing demand for stronger protections against online risks for children, emphasizing the need for effective measures in smartphone and social media use.
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Parents are 'crying' over viral anti-smartphone ad as Prince Harry warns devices are 'stealing childhood'

The Siroko ad effectively addresses smartphone addiction among teens, striking a chord with concerned parents.

Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

Consider switching to a basic phone for a break from excessive smartphone use and digital distractions.

Why a simple iPhone setting is delighting the dumbphone community

Users are embracing a feature in iOS 17 update that simplifies iPhone UI and reduces distractions, similar to 'dumbphones.'

Liberating and a huge pain: my week with a Nokia dumbphone'

The rise of retro dumb phones signals a desire for a tech detox amid concerns about smartphone addiction and mental health.

Scientists Invent Evil Way to Cut Screen Time: App That Makes Your Phone More and More Annoying to Use the Longer You're On It

InteractOut app disrupts smartphone use effectively by causing frustration and increasing awareness.

School tries to break pupils' addiction to smartphones with 12-hour day

Introducing a 12-hour school day to reduce smartphone addiction and promote face-to-face interactions.

HMD's Clamshell "Boring Phone" is a nightmare for productivity but lifesaver for offline social life - Yanko Design

Smartphone addiction tackled with a retro minimalist flip phone devoid of social media and advanced features, aiming to promote offline interactions.
#digital-detox

Light Phone 3 is a digital detox companion that's more useful than other minimalist phones - Yanko Design

Minimalist phones like Light Phone 3 aim to address smartphone addiction by restricting usage to essential functions like calls and texts.

For five years, my flip phone has changed my life for the better. Yes, I get lost a lot

Many people are choosing to switch from smartphones to flip phones in order to reduce their dependence on technology and improve their quality of life.
Some people view the trend of using flip phones as a form of nostalgia or a temporary experiment, while others, like the author, have fully embraced the switch and continue to use flip phones as their main device.

The New Hot Handset Is a Cute and Transparent Dumb Phone You Can't Buy

Companies are introducing simplistic feature phones like The Boring Phone to counter smartphone addiction.

Light Phone 3 is a digital detox companion that's more useful than other minimalist phones - Yanko Design

Minimalist phones like Light Phone 3 aim to address smartphone addiction by restricting usage to essential functions like calls and texts.

For five years, my flip phone has changed my life for the better. Yes, I get lost a lot

Many people are choosing to switch from smartphones to flip phones in order to reduce their dependence on technology and improve their quality of life.
Some people view the trend of using flip phones as a form of nostalgia or a temporary experiment, while others, like the author, have fully embraced the switch and continue to use flip phones as their main device.

The New Hot Handset Is a Cute and Transparent Dumb Phone You Can't Buy

Companies are introducing simplistic feature phones like The Boring Phone to counter smartphone addiction.
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Children addicted to tech more at risk of psychosis, study suggests

Children addicted to smartphones may be more prone to psychotic episodes in adulthood.
Forcing addicted youths to suddenly stop screen time may be more harmful than helpful.
#screen-time

Scroll on: why your screen-time habits aren't as bad as you think they are

Screen time is a fairly meaningless concept; we should focus on the quality of content and context.
Smartphone addiction is not a formal clinical disorder, but we tend to frame our relationships with smartphones in addiction terms.

The Dumbphone Boom Is Real

Stults and Krigbaum created Dumbwireless to provide low-tech phone options and help people reduce screen time.
Previous attempts at entrepreneurship led to failures, but Dumbwireless has been a successful business venture.

Scroll on: why your screen-time habits aren't as bad as you think they are

Screen time is a fairly meaningless concept; we should focus on the quality of content and context.
Smartphone addiction is not a formal clinical disorder, but we tend to frame our relationships with smartphones in addiction terms.

The Dumbphone Boom Is Real

Stults and Krigbaum created Dumbwireless to provide low-tech phone options and help people reduce screen time.
Previous attempts at entrepreneurship led to failures, but Dumbwireless has been a successful business venture.
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As a teacher, I know the damage phones do to kids. But this new ban won't make a shred of difference | Nadeine Asbali

Children start smartphone addiction early, with 97% having a phone by age 12.
Government issues guidance to ban phones in schools to address negative impacts like bullying and self-esteem issues.
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How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Google Assistant Routines offers suggestions for different scenarios like work-from-home days or winding down at bedtime.

How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Google Assistant Routines offers suggestions for different scenarios like work-from-home days or winding down at bedtime.

How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google's Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Assistant Routines allows users to create personalized audio briefings for their day and offers preset routines for different scenarios.

How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Google Assistant Routines offers suggestions for different scenarios like work-from-home days or winding down at bedtime.

How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Google Assistant Routines offers suggestions for different scenarios like work-from-home days or winding down at bedtime.

How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google's Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Assistant Routines allows users to create personalized audio briefings for their day and offers preset routines for different scenarios.
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How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done

Google Assistant Routines and Apple's Shortcuts app can help condense repetitive tasks on smartphones into one tap or command.
Google Assistant Routines offers suggestions for different scenarios like work-from-home days or winding down at bedtime.

Something Fascinating Happens When You Take Smartphones Away From Narcissists

Individuals with narcissistic traits experience higher levels of stress when they don't have access to their smartphones, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychology.
The fear of being without a smartphone, known as 'nomophobia,' is more common among those who are highly narcissistic and addicted to social media.
Younger adults, who grew up with social media, tend to exhibit higher levels of narcissism and nomophobia.

Light introduces its latest minimalist phone, now with an OLED screen but still no addictive apps | TechCrunch

Light announces Light Phone III, a minimalist phone with limited features but improved usability and performance.
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