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Tired of scrolling? A new wave of people are ditching smartphones for “dumb phones” — sleek, social-media-free devices that let you keep maps and music without the digital noise. One user, Kendall, called it “heaven on earth.” With teens and adults spending hours online, startups are booming as young women seek a tech detox. Experts now compare social media addiction to substance abuse, citing withdrawal and loss of control. The payoff? Better sleep, sharper focus, less stress. For some, a 30-day challenge was the wake-up call. The real issue? Not the apps themselves — but how they’re engineered to hook us. You don’t have to be glued to your phone anymore.

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