A recent study by Reviews.org shows how people are using their smartphones in 2024, based on a survey conducted in the United States. According to the report, Americans checked their phones an average of 205 times a day in 2024—effectively once every 5 minutes, not including sleep time. About 80.6% of Americans check their phones within the first 10 minutes of waking up, and about half of those surveyed keep them on hand at night. In addition, 78% of respondents can’t leave the house without their phone, and 76% respond to notifications within the first five minutes.
These habits reflect a steady increase in smartphone dependence. Almost 40% of people panic when their battery drops below 20%, and another 27% admit to using their phone while driving. On average, Americans spent 4 hours and 30 minutes on their smartphones each day in 2024, yet only 43.2% of respondents admitted to feeling addicted to their devices. We’ll keep you updated if any new insights on this trend emerge.
Changing Generational Patterns
Generational differences also play an important role in these usage patterns. Gen X and millennials are expected to be the most active users, spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, while boomers and the silent generation spend about two hours a day on their smartphones. Meanwhile, 95% of teenagers in the US now own smartphones, a share that has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
Despite the rise in overall smartphone usage, the study indicates that phone use during meals and work hours has declined significantly. However, this shift seems to have spilled over to another activity: 88.8% of respondents admitted to checking their smartphones in theaters while watching movies.
These findings highlight changing attitudes toward smartphones: they have become an integral part of daily life, relied upon for everything from waking up in the morning to driving and entertainment. While many people feel uneasy about their dependence on mobile devices, the data shows usage continues to rise among various age groups. Whether these habits will lead to more awareness or stricter self-imposed limits remains to be seen, adds NIX Solutions.
Overall, the study underscores how ingrained smartphones have become in everyday life, cutting across generational lines while still reflecting notable differences in usage trends. If new data emerges, we’ll keep you updated on how these patterns evolve and whether they contribute to healthier phone habits in the future.