Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, only to find yourself an hour later scrolling through TikTok. Briones, who is a basic phone user and the ...

People are using smartphones now more than ever — but are these tools hurting us more than helping us? According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer ...

Using your phone as a distraction is okay, but do it in moderation, suggests a researcher who studies technology use and quality of life. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken ...

Older adults can make smartphones easier to read and use by increasing font size, enabling high-contrast text, or using screen magnifiers. Features like Assistive Touch, reading mode, voice assistants ...

Women look at a phone while sitting on the pedestal of statue on International Women's Day in downtown Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim ...

Can texting lead to arthritis? A doctor explains how excessive smartphone use can cause thumb and hand pain and how to get relief. We spend a good chunk of our day, probably longer than we'd like to ...