I actually have mail, firefox, etc on my android phone. and data. but i turn off notifications for almost everything.

i rarely ever check mail on my phone unless i really need it (which is like 10 times a year). Same for the rest.

What I use most of the time: - texting (specially for meeting/bar/etc) - maps (directions, traffic...) - booking (plane/train/etc while on the go) - making pictures - listening to music (sometimes)

yeah.. thats it. I use the other apps less than once a month...

I do use email, web, etc on the laptop tho (which i do not carry with me unless its work hours)

I find it a lot better this way, and in fact, past the initial experience of having a smartphone some years ago, i never really used it any other way.

i dont get the addiction ppl get with the phone games (they're fucking terrible) and non-stop checking notifications (its horrible)