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flag Americans checked phones 186 times daily in 2025, with 45.8% feeling addicted, up from 2024.

flag Americans checked their phones an average of 186 times daily in 2025, down slightly from 205 times in 2024, yet 45.8% now report feeling addicted, up 3 percentage points from the prior year. flag Most say they never go more than 24 hours without their device, and 84.6% check it within 10 minutes of waking. flag Experts link the behavior to constant connectivity and the 24-hour news cycle, fueling a psychological need to stay updated. flag While phones remain essential, excessive use—especially among teens—raises health concerns, prompting calls for better boundaries like screen time limits and leaving devices behind.

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