Phys.org • 1/20/2026

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, with an average of 4.5 hours of daily use. Additionally, 57% of people admit to being "addicted" to their phone. This high level of phone usage has led to increased competition among tech companies, influencers, and content creators for attention, contributing to the rise of misinformation.
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