To help manage phone usage and reduce distractions from time-wasting apps, iPhone users can use the built-in Screen Time feature. This tool gives users more control over how they spend time on their devices by letting them set limits on app access and usage times. To get started, users should go to Settings > Screen Time on their iPhone or iPad. Here, they can view a chart showing their weekly device usage, along with detailed information about which apps and websites they use most, how often they unlock their device, and where their notifications come from. They can also filter the data by device and switch between weekly and daily usage breakdowns. Before setting up any restrictions, users can decide which apps will always be accessible by selecting "Always Allowed" and choosing from their installed apps. They can also allow calls from specific contacts or all contacts. The Downtime feature lets users limit their device usage to selected apps and contacts during specific times. This can be toggled manually or scheduled for certain hours. The phone will also give a five-minute warning before Downtime begins, giving users time to wrap up their current activity. App Limits allow users to set daily time limits for specific app categories, such as Social, Games, and Entertainment, or for individual apps. Users can also set limits for websites. They can customize these limits for different days of the week, such as having stricter limits on weekdays and more relaxed ones on weekends. When a user is close to reaching their daily limit, the phone will send a reminder. They can choose to ignore the limit for a short time or for the whole day if needed. For added control, users can hide apps that are particularly addictive. The "Share Across Devices" option allows these limits to be synced across all Apple devices that use the same Apple account. If this is disabled, each device must be set up individually. Screen Time can also be used to manage a child's device, allowing parents to set restrictions on their child's iPhone or iPad. Parents can limit communication with people outside their contacts, but these restrictions only apply to Apple's first-party apps like Phone, Messages, and FaceTime—not third-party apps like WhatsApp. Additionally, users can set a Screen Time passcode to prevent changes to these settings. For stricter control, a friend can set a Screen Time PIN that is only given in emergencies. When used with iPhone Focus modes, Screen Time can be an effective way to manage phone usage and stay focused.