Comments by "TJ Marx" (@tjmarx) on "The Anti-Smartphone Revolution" video.

  1. Why are people allowing all of these apps to use notifications? Most apps don't need notifications. I use a very simple rule. Communication apps (that is phone, SMS, email & IM only) are allowed unrestricted notifications. When I install a new app if it sends me a notification more than once a week I either disable notifications for that app or delete it. The net result is the only apps that aren't communication apps which have notifications enabled are those that choose not to send me notifications. I also don't have any social media apps on my phone. Zero. I chose what I see and when because you don't need a dumb phone for a phone to be a tool, smartphones are just a tool too. Android users have had the ability to disable notifications since 2013. DnD mode turns off all notifications except phone calls. Use these modes if you're having trouble with notifications.
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