One of the most influential people in the world right now is undoubtedly Apple CEO Tim Cook, who recently made a comment that has lots of users rolling their eyes.
The CEO recently appeared on Good Morning America, where he addressed the amount of technology the average young person uses each day, and controversially suggested they spend more time in nature than they do scrolling. Social media users did not like that sentiment, accusing Cook of creating the problem in the first place. Read more about the situation below.
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It's no secret that the modern times we're living in are like no other, as today's children are growing up in a digital world where much of their daily routine centers around tech use. This is especially true with teenagers and young adults, who are known for spending a lot of time scrolling through social media. Researchers and other health experts have been warning against hours of scrolling for years, and now, even the CEO of Apple is doing the same.
Tim Cook, who has held the prestigious position since 2011, succeeding late founder Steve Jobs, made an appearance on the famous morning talk show, Good Morning America, two weeks ago, where he talked about Apple's 50th anniversary and people's reliance on their devices. He spoke about the way tech has positively improved people's lives, but even touched on how it can also have an adverse effect.
"I don't want people using them too much," he said. "I don't want people looking at the smartphone more than they're looking in someone's eyes, because if they're just scrolling endlessly, this is not the way you wanna spend your day. Go out and spend it in nature."
1. Leaving 'Background App Refresh' On
Many users think that when they exit out of an app on their iPhone or lock their phone, the app automatically stops all of its activity. However, that's not always the case, especially for busy apps like social media or news ones.
"The biggest hidden drains are Background App Refresh," says tech expert Steven Athwal. "If it's enabled, it'll update your apps even if you aren't using them. Social media, email, and news apps can repeatedly check for updates throughout the day, which keeps the phone's processor and network active. Turning this off for non-essential apps can really reduce passive battery drain."
