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Young Americans try one-month phone-free digital detox

People trading constant connectivity for real-world moments — navigating without Google Maps, skipping Instagram at bus stops, and leaving headphones behind to hear birds sing.

Published Apr 21, 2026, 9:12 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Young Americans are trying a one-month phone-free digital detox, trading constant connectivity for more present experiences. Participants are getting around without Google Maps, no longer scrolling Instagram at bus stops, and ditching headphones to hear birds sing.