General · 3 June 2026
UK adults spend 36% of 4 daily phone hours unintentionally.
Many of us spend a huge chunk of our phone time just scrolling without really meaning to, which can leave us feeling worse. A new report found UK adults spend about four hours daily on their phones, with 36% of that time being unintentional. Experts say the immersive tech makes it hard to stop, even if we know the tools to help.
Reported by BBC · How we write briefs