Americans now spend 6.3 hours per day on their phones, up an hour from January 2023

This blog post from Apptopia reveals that the average American now spends 6.3 hours per day on their mobile phones, up from 5.5 hours in January 2023. The data highlights that older users (aged 36+) have overtaken younger users (aged 17-25) in daily screen time, with older users growing their time by 27.5% over the period. Younger users, however, are spending more time per app, indicating deeper engagement. The trend towards longer app usage, especially for apps like Netflix and TikTok, suggests a shift in consumer behavior towards more immersive mobile experiences.