I’ve long known I spend too much time on my phone (I have an excruciating memory of someone in high school telling me, “oh, but you’re always on Facebook!”) but any attempts that I’ve taken to curb my ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

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Staying off your phone often requires a Herculean effort. You might have to hide it, stuff it in the bottom of your bag, or charge it in another room to get five minutes of screen-free peace. And yet, ...

Most of us could probably use some help reducing our dependance on our phones. Digital Wellbeing is the screen time monitoring tool you'll find built into Android phones, and Google has quietly pushed ...

The iPhone lock screen has transitioned from a simple display of time and notifications to a dynamic, interactive interface. With the advent of live activity apps, your lock screen now serves as a ...