Smartphone Addiction
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Canadians find it hard to unplug but is it necessary to ‘go off the grid?’It’s getting harder to do things offline, but experts say why we’re online is circumstantial and can be concerning.LifestyleJul 14, 2019
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Most Canadians can’t disconnect from their smartphones, annual survey findsAt least 46 per cent of Canadians are using their mobile devices in the bathroom, according to the Canadian Internet Registration Authority's survey.CanadaJul 11, 2019
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Parents’ smartphone addiction means kids are more likely to have behavioral issues: studyPoor behaviour in the children was largely associated with the smartphone addictions of their parents, and even more strongly associated with the mother's smartphone use than the father’s.ConsumerJul 5, 2018
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Apple’s iPhone update will show you how addicted you are to your deviceThe tech giant unveiled a new app called Screen Time this week in an effort to curb smartphone addiction.TechJun 6, 2018
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Smartphone addiction more common for people with anxiety, depression: studyIndividuals who are more "closed off," or have trouble communicating emotions, are also more likely to struggle with the problem.HealthMar 21, 2018
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Good parenting best solution to stopping kids from getting addicted to phones: expertsConsumers shouldn't count on Apple redesigning its phones and tablets to make them less addictive for kids.LifestyleJan 9, 2018
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Apple needs to address iPhone addiction among young people: investorsApple shareholders Jana Partners and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System are urging the smartphone maker to take steps to address what they say is a growing problem.ConsumerJan 7, 2018
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Addicted to your phone? Here’s how to fix that in 2018If one of your New Year's resolutions is to spend less time looking at your smartphone, then read on for some expert tips to help.LifestyleDec 27, 2017
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7% of people admit to checking phones during sex. Can this device help us with our smartphone addictions?Nineteen per cent of people said they'd give up human contact over giving up Wi-Fi.LifestyleNov 28, 2017
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Could you give up your smartphone for a week?An Edmonton mother, who admits to being digitally dependent, is giving up her smartphone for one week in exchange for a flip phone.LifestyleOct 10, 2017
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