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I Traded My Smartphone For A Flip Phone For 4 Days—Here’s What I Learned

The digital world is a constantly accessible gateway to millions of other people, information on every subject and breaking news from around the world. For some Gen Zers and millennials, using a "dumb phone" might be the ultimate way to disconnect. Curious about the hype around a smartphone detox, Megan Sauer was one of two CNBC Make It reporters who hid their iPhones from themselves and bought flip phones to use for a four-day experiment. Here's how it went for her. Produced by: Tasia Jensen Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos Reporters: Megan Sauer, Renée Onque Animator: Christina Locopo Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/3OfRmzP Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. On LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/MakeItLinkedIn #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt