In an era where smartphones are integral to daily life, managing screen time has become essential for maintaining focus, productivity, and overall well-being. Your iPhone, while an incredibly ...

The device, which pairs with your phone via an app, is designed to help people reclaim their attention from smartphones, which can often feel more like a time‑sucking black hole than a helpful tool.

Like many of us, I spend more time on my phone than I should, but it got out of hand a couple of months ago. Here's what I did to regain control. I got my first smartphone at 15, and if I lived to be ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 12, 2025. Click here for that audio. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For many parents, keeping their child’s ...

Let’s be honest: Your phone is a jerk. A loud, demanding, little pocket-size jerk that never stops buzzing, dinging, and begging for your attention. It’s the first thing you see in the morning and the ...

“I had a friend set a code for a child lock on social media apps.” ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Stanford graduate Catherine Goetze is behind Physical Phones. The tech founder built landline-style phones as a fun device that can help cut down on screen time. The phones are described as the only ...

Social media users say the $59 device is helping them reduce phone time, focus better and even reduce anxiety Getty If you’ve been scrolling social media lately, you may have seen the buzz about the ...