She was addicted to her smartphone. So she switched to a flip phone.

Was it inconvenient? Yes. Was it worth doing? Absolutely.
Continue reading the main story
Ad
From The Times

January 26, 2024

One of the biggest regrets a Times tech reporter had in 2023 was her relationship to her smartphone. So she made a radical change: She ditched her $1,300 iPhone for a $108 flip phone.

A black flip phone, on its side, open, on a blue background.

Photo illustration by Plamen Petkov for The New York Times

Here's what happened over the course of a month.

Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day.

Sign up for the Evening newsletter.

Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day.

Get it in your inbox
Continue reading the main story

ADVERTISEMENT

Ad
Continue reading the main story

Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance.

You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times.

To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request.

Subscribe to The Times

Connect with us on:

facebooktwitterinstagram

Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices

LiveIntent LogoAdChoices Logo

The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Breaking news: Southern Baptists vote to oppose I.V.F. use

Spring savings have arrived: $50/year.

He bought a great apartment. Then he found a secret in the ceiling.