Summary
Smartphone users are adopting a trend called "tech minimalism" by simplifying their devices. They disable nonessential features and reduce distractions to focus more on essential functions like maps and messaging. This trend helps reduce screen time and its potential negative impacts on mental health.
Key Facts
- Many people are making their smartphones simpler by turning off extra features and social media.
- The goal is to make phones like older models, focusing on necessary functions without losing key features.
- The trend is popular with Gen Z, who want to avoid distractions from things like social media.
- Dr. Jennifer Rolnick highlighted the negative effects of long screen time on the nervous system.
- Apps like Dumb Phone and LessPhone help users create a simpler phone experience.
- Apple's iOS features, like Assistive Access, also allow users to simplify their phone experience.
- Techniques like setting custom focus modes and using app blockers can aid in minimizing distraction.
