{"id":607,"date":"2025-02-25T11:58:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/?p=607"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:58:39","slug":"your-phone-storage-is-full-maybe-its-time-to-accept-you-have-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/your-phone-storage-is-full-maybe-its-time-to-accept-you-have-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Your phone storage is full, maybe it\u2019s time to accept you have a problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our phones are cluttered with countless apps, so let\u2019s unpack the truth of how bad our phone addictions are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are too many apps, we can all agree on that, right? As you mindlessly scroll through your screens, with pages full of them, we\u2019re sure you can\u2019t help but wonder why half of them even exist. How did they come about? We know the feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new app has just been announced, all of your friends jump on downloading it immediately, but is it really essential? Let&#8217;s look at some current social media apps and see the daily average screen time, the storage, the demographics, their enjoyment rating and how much of a potential time suck  they are. Then, it&#8217;s down to you to decide\u2014 does that app really bring you joy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ece8e9\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-622\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-770x538.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-293x205.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-622\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-770x538.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/02\/hiiiiii-293x205.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-db2599cd3e375e1699e72462ce456d98\">App Stats <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4113cb9816fdaad9b9a13742a40e0e4\" style=\"color:#e9ff00;font-size:20px\">TIKTOK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/article-14132661\/exact-time-average-briton-spends-scrolling-smartphone-day.html#:~:text=A%20large%20chunk%20of%20Gen,age%20spent%2035%20minutes%20less.\"><strong>Daily average<\/strong><\/a><strong> (18-25)<\/strong> &#8211; Women = 1 hour 17 minutes, Men = 42 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount of storage <\/strong>&#8211; 300MB of storage space. We aren&#8217;t tech experts at <em>DITCH<\/em> so we have no idea what this means, but with all those embarrassing drafts&#8230;we are thinking it&#8217;s A LOT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1464776\/uk-tiktok-use-by-age\/\"><strong>Demographics<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>&#8211; 76% of 15-24 years in the United Kingdom engage with TikTok. 63.25% of 25-34 year olds, 56% of 35-44 year olds, while only 26.4% of 75+ year olds engage with the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time suck rating:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re spending this much time scrolling, it\u2019s clear TikTok is a&nbsp;<em>major<\/em>&nbsp;time-sucker. Try limiting your time on the app with a timer, or go for something productive like a creative app or learning a new skill. Seriously, your drafts aren\u2019t going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoyment rating:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>9\/10 \u2013 There\u2019s no denying TikTok\u2019s addictive nature, especially with endless entertainment at your fingertips. But, be honest, are you scrolling for hours because it\u2019s that fun\u2026 or because the algorithm\u2019s&nbsp;<em>too<\/em>&nbsp;good at keeping you hooked?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10e5039b5aa5c937a1c628f897dd4bc1\" style=\"color:#e9ff00;font-size:20px\">INSTAGRAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uswitch.com\/mobiles\/screentime-report\/\"><strong>Daily average<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; UK adults spend an average of one hour and 30 minutes on Instagram. That is an insane amount of time. That is one minute more than the entire Shrek movie, yikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount of storage <\/strong>&#8211; 200MB to 700MB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1018012\/instagram-users-united-kingdom\/#:~:text=In%20January%202025%2C%20Instagram%20had,Facebook%20users%20in%20the%20UK.\"><strong>Demographics<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; 24.5% of 18-24 year olds are Instagram users, 29.7% of 25-34 year olds, and only 4.6% of 65+ year olds use the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time suck rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1 hour and 30 minutes on Instagram adds up fast. Could this time be better spent somewhere else? Use the time limit features or take a break to declutter your feed. If Instagram isn\u2019t sparking joy anymore, maybe it\u2019s time to rethink your scrolling habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoyment rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>8\/10 \u2013 Instagram is great for quick hits of dopamine, but let\u2019s be real, a lot of it is just repetitive content or \u201cperfect life\u201d vibes. Can you honestly say it makes you feel better or just more disconnected?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-38e1c789b3a14c9cf2fd1260e1bcedc9\" style=\"color:#e9ff00\"><strong>FACEBOOK&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/herd.digital\/blog\/facebook-statistics-2022\/\"><strong>Daily average<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>The average user spends 23 minutes on Facebook a day. None of us actively use Facebook, so why do we all have it downloaded?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount of storage <\/strong>&#8211; 200MB to 500MB<br><strong><br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1030055\/facebook-users-united-kingdom\/\"><strong>Demographics<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>18.4% of 18-24 year olds are Facebook users, 24.7% of 25-34 year olds, and 10.9% of 65+ year olds use the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time suck rating:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty-three minutes a day? Probably less than what you\u2019d spend on a TikTok binge, but still\u2014why keep it if you\u2019re not using it? Take a hard look at your phone and delete what\u2019s not adding value. If Facebook isn\u2019t part of your life anymore, maybe it&#8217;s time to let it go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoyment rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>4\/10 \u2013 Facebook\u2019s a bit like the \u2018old friend\u2019 you don\u2019t really talk to anymore, but still feel obligated to keep around. Maybe it\u2019s time to cut the cord\u2014if it\u2019s not keeping you engaged, what\u2019s the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0819a0117d46c52dc677f38c57f220a3\" style=\"color:#e9ff00\"><strong>S<\/strong>NAPCHAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesocialshepherd.com\/blog\/snapchat-statistics#:~:text=On%20Average%2C%20Users%20Spend%20About,does%20your%20Snapchat%20usage%20compare?\"><strong>Daily average <\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8211; <\/strong>The average user spends 30 minutes per day on Snapchat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount of storage &#8211; <\/strong>250 MB, that&#8217;s all your Snapchat memories from 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesocialshepherd.com\/blog\/snapchat-statistics#:~:text=Snapchat%20is%20Most%20Popular%20With,just%205%25%20of%20the%20platform.\"><strong>Demographics<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> 48% of Snapchat users are age 15-25, 30% are age 26-35, and 56+ only make up 5% of the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time suck rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>30 minutes on Snapchat can be fun, but maybe it\u2019s time to ask yourself: Are you really adding something meaningful to your day?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoyment rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>7\/10 \u2013 The appeal is real, especially if you love sharing unfiltered moments. But, how much of that time is spent mindlessly tapping through random stories?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8cf007b8ae4c14e3f3fb038c9eb340e8\" style=\"color:#e9ff00\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdasher.com\/average-time-spent-on-social-media\/\"><strong>Daily average<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount of storage &#8211; <\/strong>193MB. An oddly specific amount of storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc772919698b164e98ea0cfb3ddc15dd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/twitter-users\"><strong>Demographics<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> 58% of users are between 18 and 34 years old, 18% of users are aged 35-44, with only 5% of users being 65+&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time suck rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>20 minutes isn\u2019t too bad, but let\u2019s be real\u2014how much time are you spending on&nbsp;<em>scrolling<\/em>&nbsp;aimlessly? Try limiting your sessions and focus on quality over quantity, or better yet, use that time to check out something productive, like time management or personal growth apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoyment rating: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>6\/10 \u2013 The need for \u201cconstant updates\u201d is real, but the app\u2019s often a black hole for negativity and endless news cycles. Use it for inspiration or stay updated, but don\u2019t get sucked into the endless scroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it. It\u2019s a lot to take in, right? The apps discussed don\u2019t even represent a fraction of what is available for us to mindlessly download, proving that there are honestly TOO MANY apps. We\u2019re not saying social media is bad, we all love connecting with friends and seeing the latest trends, but there are times when we need to sit and think about how these apps are impacting us and the amount of time they are taking out of our day (we all have the same 24 hours, right?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when you\u2019re next thinking of downloading another pointless app, think to yourself, is it going to benefit you positively? Or is it just another app that will take up storage on your phone, draining your battery and your social life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, follow us on an app you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our phones are cluttered with countless apps, so let\u2019s unpack the truth of how bad our phone addictions are<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1189,"featured_media":703,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[55,56,54],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakdown","tag-apps","tag-download","tag-social-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1189"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=607"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":845,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607\/revisions\/845"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=607"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/ditch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}