In an attempt to use my phone less I decided to do a little experiment: could I use only the 3.2-inch front screen of the Z Flip 5 as my daily driver for a week, with no shortcuts to social media apps up front to distract me? In theory, it would allow me the full phone I need (by flipping the thing open) when I had to and the minimal phone I wanted for everything else.
Spoiler alert: when there is simply less to do on a screen, your screentime will significantly drop. Tune into the video above to see how it went and for more tips on cutting back on mindless scrolling. #Technology #Samsung #Smartphone
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0:00 the reason
0:42 the idea
1:35 the setup
2:15 everything that went wrong
4:25 everything that went right
5:20 other ways to use your phone less
6:40 a lil’ 2023 reflection
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