Smartphones: an addiction that begins as soon as you wake up

The developer of the Jolt app, which monitors and limits smartphone usage, recently published a study based on data from 10,000 American users, shedding light on the captivating effect of smartphones. 5 hours and 37 minutes of daily use and unlocking 47 seconds after waking up. The study reveals that the average daily time spent on mobile is 5 hours and 37 minutes, nearly a quarter of the day. Smartphones are used almost unconsciously, and Americans unlock their devices an average of 47 seconds after waking up in the morning. 31% of them even glance at the screen before speaking to anyone else in the household. Ankur Solanki, founder of the Jolt app, explains: On average, respondents spend 14 minutes scrolling on their phones during the first hour of their day. “Using your phone in the morning may seem insignificant at the time, but over a year, it adds up to weeks of wasted time before the day even begins,” comments Ankur Solanki, founder of the Jolt app. Even with usage limits, the temptation remains stronger than self-discipline. Even though 74% of smartphone users say they prefer quiet, screen-free mornings, 68% of those who impose usage limits on themselves cancel their own restrictions less than two minutes after getting up. And how does your morning go with your smartphone?