Those apps are definitely a problem, however, I do think that when we discuss smartphones, it’s not only about those time-syphoning apps. Many people are also concerned about GPS/Location tracking via GoogleMaps & how it’s being used to make GOOGLE money. I wrote about it here:
Another concern is that even if you turn off the location tracker- Google is still doing it & now have been taken to court over it.
I wrote about that here:
There is definitely a middle ground. However, sometimes it’s not always possible if BIG TECH doesn’t let us have that middle ground.