Without a smartphone, it would be almost impossible for me to stay in touch with certain people. Phones have changed how I interact with friends, keeping me connected in ways that were once ...

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Research shows that the mere presence of a smartphone decreases our cognitive performance. A smartphone face-down on the table also can disrupt social interactions, according to one study. Comparing ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A friend of mine once told me, "I always keep my phone on silent mode… which doesn't matter because I compulsively look at it every three minutes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keeping your phone face down on the table will eliminate distractions and maybe save you a little battery. Without a smartphone, ...

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