You are missing out on a lot. And I don't mean the social media apps, or any of that nonsense. Allow me to try and explain:
Maps: Knowing what's around me physically, up-to-date information, public transport routes, etc. I found some remote paths on CoMaps in the UK which I walked recently, without the aid of the app I would have not known about these.
AntennaPod: the wealth of information and interesting topics I've been exposed to via podcasts is hard to overstate.
Home Assistant: being able to control my home, optimise the energy usage, improve security.
AI: I can talk to an AI anywhere. Instantly upload a photo, for example I use this to identity plants.
None of these things try and draw my attention all the time - so they don't affect your focus. They are there when I need them, and then are in my pocket when I don't.
Maps: Knowing what's around me physically, up-to-date information, public transport routes, etc. I found some remote paths on CoMaps in the UK which I walked recently, without the aid of the app I would have not known about these.
AntennaPod: the wealth of information and interesting topics I've been exposed to via podcasts is hard to overstate.
Home Assistant: being able to control my home, optimise the energy usage, improve security.
AI: I can talk to an AI anywhere. Instantly upload a photo, for example I use this to identity plants.
None of these things try and draw my attention all the time - so they don't affect your focus. They are there when I need them, and then are in my pocket when I don't.