Android and iPhone smartphones are becoming more in-demand as Apple, Samsung, and other giant manufacturers release advanced models. Their new handsets offer better features than their predecessors, allowing consumers to have a better experience.
However, some individuals are addicted to their handsets, especially since the global COVID-19 pandemic prevents them from socializing or going outside.
Because of this, they tend to find ways to entertain themselves, such as scrolling on various social media platforms, using applications, and playing online games.
But, too much smartphone screen time can affect your health. Now, here are some of the Android and iPhone settings you can tweak to reduce your phone time.
iPhone, Android Settings To Tweak
According to the New York Post's latest report, your iPhone or Android offers a lot of useful settings that you can adjust. Tweaking them will actually help you reduce your screen time as much as possible. These include the following:
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iPhone
- Checking Screen Time (Settings > Screen Time > See All Activity)
- Limiting Screen Time (Settings > Screen Time > Turn On Screen Time > This is my iPhone/This is My Child's iPhone > Downtime > Scheduled > Every Day/Customize Days)
Android
- Screen Time Settings (Settings Menu > Digital Wellbeing & Controls)
- Limiting App Usage (Settings > Digital Wellbeing & Parental controls > Set timer)
- Limiting Apps Individually (Settings > Notifications > App Settings > Most Recent > All Apps > Off)
Effects of Too Much Screen Time
Psych Guides explained that using your smartphone for a very long period can affect your physical and mental health. These include the following side effects:
Mental
- Depression
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Physical
- Neck pain
- Illnesses caused by germs on your smartphone
- Digital eye strain
The rumored under-display face ID for iPhone 14 is now delayed in other news. The new feature is expected to arrive by 2023. Meanwhile, Samsung decided to focus on foldable.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
