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79% of Smartphone Users Ignore Weekly News Alerts

6/21/2025

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A recent global survey by the Reuters Institute uncovers a startling trend: 79% of smartphone users are not receiving weekly news alerts. With 43% opting to disable these notifications, many feel inundated by the flood of information, leading to a sense of overwhelm from constant updates and alerts.

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Story summary

A recent global survey by the Reuters Institute uncovers a startling trend: 79% of smartphone users are not receiving weekly news alerts. With 43% opting to disable these notifications, many feel inundated by the flood of information, leading to a sense of overwhelm from constant updates and alerts.