Phone Etiquette in 2026: The 4 “Bad Phone Habits” Younger People Complain About—and Why Digital Detox Is Going Mainstream
Generational clashes over phone etiquette are intensifying in early 2026, with complaints about “cold calling,” long texts, pocket dials, and accidental flashlights sparking debate. Sales of analogue “Brick” devices and screen-free routines are rising as more people seek to disconnect, according to recent surveys and business reports.