Summary
Many people feel they spend too much time on their smartphones, which affects their concentration and attention. Some individuals are exploring simpler phones, like flip phones or old BlackBerrys, as a way to reduce smartphone usage.
Key Facts
- About 91% of Americans own a smartphone.
- Over half of adults feel they spend too much time on their phones.
- Smartphones can distract people even when not in use; just having them nearby can pull attention away from tasks.
- There is growing interest in simpler phones, sometimes called "dumbphones," as an alternative to smartphones.
- TikTok users show interest in BlackBerrys, seeing them as a middle ground between simple flip phones and complex smartphones.
- In a Gallup poll, 81% of 18 to 29-year-olds feel they use their phones too much.
- Younger people, who grew up with digital technology, find it challenging to imagine a life without constant phone use.
