New research shows the U.S. is deep into the digital age with data showing Americans check their phones 96 times a day.
That’s once every 10 minutes, according to global tech care company Asurion.
The company also said it’s a 20% increase from a similar survey researchers conducted two years ago.
However, Asurion said roughly 50% of Americans are attempting to use their phones less.
The company’s data also showed 18- to 24-year-olds check their phones twice as much as the national average, and the age group is aware of their heavy phone usage.
Other key findings from the survey include that staying connected with family and friends is the number one reason people use their phones. Texting is now common among all age groups with baby boomers being seven times more likely to text than talk in-person and twice as likely to send a text rather than dial a phone number.
Also, nearly 50% of Americans say their smartphones actually help them achieve more work-life balance, not less.
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