Before the days of fingerprint scanners and facial recognition, unlocking a phone was a real task. Now that biometric technology has become so ubiquitous and efficient, unlocking a phone can be as simple as looking at it.
This user-friendliness facilitates access to smartphones and leads to more and more activations. It’s easier to get over the annoying drag of notifications and the allure of the immediate content, and it’s easier to hit a high unlock count every day than we might want to admit. It’s an ongoing cycle.
This made us wonder how often do our readers unlock their devices every day?
You can find out this exact number by going to the Digital Wellbeing Dashboard in Android. There you will find a color palette with statistics about the usage of your phone, including the time you spend on your phone. You will also find tools here to help you manage your time on your device.
Of course, your number is likely to depend on several factors. How long does it take for your phone screen to go to sleep? Which authentication method do you use? How much information can you collect from your phone without unlocking it? Are you using a smartwatch for notifications instead? All of these will likely affect how you use your smartphone and how often you feel compelled to unlock it.
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