One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use

If you're a phone addict who wants to cut down on the hours a day spent looking at your device, there are several techniques you can try to free up more IRL time. — AP

LONDON: If you've got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it – checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsApp or doomscrolling on X.

It can be hard to curb excessive use of smartphones and social media, which are addictive by design. Reducing your screen time is often more than just a matter of willpower, especially for younger people whose brains and impulse control are still developing.