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Quarterly App Audit
Every 3 months, ask per app: "Does it earn its place on my phone?" — delete without hesitation.
Goal
Keep phone as tool, not app supermarket.
Steps
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Display all apps (screens + library).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
30-50% of apps vanish. Phone faster, battery longer.
Evidence base
School: Digital Minimalism
Founders: Cal Newport (2019)
Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 describes this audit as top tool to prevent "app accumulation".
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Quarterly App Audit" take?
This exercise takes about 40 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Quarterly App Audit"?
30-50% of apps vanish. Phone faster, battery longer. In the short term: You discover you never needed 80% of deletions.
Is "Quarterly App Audit" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport (2019)). Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 describes this audit as top tool to prevent "app accumulation".
Is "Quarterly App Audit" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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