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The Average Person Checks Their Phone Before Saying Good Morning

The Average Person Checks Their Phone Before Saying Good Morning

A survey of couples found that most people look at their phone before speaking to the person lying next to them. Almost half admitted the first thing they say to their partner most mornings is a reaction to something they read on screen. Relationship counsellors say the first five minutes of the day sets the tone for the next sixteen hours.

Sunday, 13 September

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The Return of the Landline

The Return of the Landline

Sales of home landline phones have risen for the first time in two decades, driven by parents who want their children reachable without handing over a smartphone. Some families say the fixed phone has restored the lost art of the awkward hello. Telecoms firms admit they were caught off guard by the demand.