She was addicted to her smartphone. So she switched to a flip phone.

Was it inconvenient? Yes. Was it worth doing? Absolutely.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 23, 2024 One of the biggest regrets a Times tech reporter had in 2023 was her relationship to her smartphone. So she made a radical change: She ditched her $1,300 iPhone for a $108 flip phone. Photo illustration by Plamen Petkov for The New York Times Here's what happened over the course of a month. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018