Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

Nearly everyone on team NBC Select thinks they would benefit from less screen time. There are plenty of productivity apps and screen time features that aim to help you focus and reduce distractions, ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Each one is an interruption, and over the course of a day, they continuously nudge you to pick up your phone. So, get rid of them. On an iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications, select an app, and ...

Using the Brick app wasn’t a total success, but I’m reclaiming my attention span, one Law and Order episode at time. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 ...

Switching a phone to grayscale made scrolling feel less rewarding, so mindless browsing dropped and weekly average screen time fell below 3 hours. Grayscale created real annoyances, especially for ...

Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life, helping people stay connected, informed, and productive. However, excessive smartphone use can sometimes lead to distractions and reduced ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...