Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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After basically using the same home screen layout for the past 2-3 years, I finally switched things up again. Some of the apps I've used for a while some of them I've only testing this out, this video is more of a snapshot of what my phone looks like today. Hope you find this helpful in some way!
outline:
0:00 what's on my iphone 2026
0:25 the lockscreen and life calendar
2:26 how I reduce notifications and distractions
3:10 habit tracker (automated)
4:00 how I replaced google search
5:33 rss feed app (still testing this one)
6:15 beeper (messaging aggregator)
6:59 how I study Japanese (and other topics)
8:44 how I reduce my screentime (remove reels)
9:47 why I use this books app
10:09 my favorite app to listen to music
10:45 self hosting to cancel my subscriptions
11:40 remote login to computer or use the terminal
12:19 running local LLMs from my laptop to phone
12:50 favorite finance and subscription tracker app
14:20 japan related apps
14:37 why use claude and perplexity together
15:35 workout app that I've used for 7 years
16:08 the todo app I'm still using
17:09 why I don't use apple notes
17:20 favorite fitness tracker that I wear 24/7
18:00 unique screentime app on iOS
18:33 useful iphone shortcuts and automations
20:20 use a mouse with your iphone
app settings shortcut: icloud.com/shortcuts/8d92af87e7424bcc81d98c472c489cc0
related videos:
what's on my iphone mini: youtube.com/watch?v=lO2852iyHQ0&pp=ygUed2hhJ3RzIG9uIG15IGlwaG9uZSBtaW5pIHJleXN1
how I reduced my screentime by 80%: youtube.com/watch?v=7jVb1lLniEw&pp=ygUhaG93IEkgcmV1ZGNlZCBteSBzY3JlbnRpbWUgYnkgODAl
related playlists:
๐ฑ tech and gadgets: youtube.com/watch?v=EoyX8rzEopA&list=PLacX82b_pofx--V2uqJmJVMGOfsJDBSm-
๐ journaling guides: youtube.com/watch?v=OmyfB513E1s&list=PLacX82b_pofztutMWary6SRslMTvYVzsi&index=1&t=229s&pp=iAQBsAgC
๐งโ๐ป productivity optimization: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLacX82b_pofx0W3JjHZzi795ocRUZrSfT
๐ค outliers podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=qoUP3SY-Gy4&list=PLacX82b_pofx4w0E-5QdA-L_VUTHYeO3l
Thank you to Copilot Money for sponsoring this video! Navigate your finances with confidence here: https://www.copilot.money/reysu.
Get 2 months free with the code: REYSU2
After basically using the same home screen layout for the past 2-3 years, I finally switched things up again. Some of the apps I've used for a while some of them I've only testing this out, this video is more of a snapshot of what my phone looks like today. Hope you find this helpful in some way!
outline:
0:00 what's on my iphone 2026
0:25 the lockscreen and life calendar
2:26 how I reduce notifications and distractions
3:10 habit tracker (automated)
4:00 how I replaced google search
5:33 rss feed app (still testing this one)
6:15 beeper (messaging aggregator)
6:59 how I study Japanese (and other topics)
8:44 how I reduce my screentime (remove reels)
9:47 why I use this books app
10:09 my favorite app to listen to music
10:45 self hosting to cancel my subscriptions
11:40 remote login to computer or use the terminal
12:19 running local LLMs from my laptop to phone
12:50 favorite finance and subscription tracker app
14:20 japan related apps
14:37 why use claude and perplexity together
15:35 workout app that I've used for 7 years
16:08 the todo app I'm still using
17:09 why I don't use apple notes
17:20 favorite fitness tracker that I wear 24/7
18:00 unique screentime app on iOS
18:33 useful iphone shortcuts and automations
20:20 use a mouse with your iphone
app settings shortcut: icloud.com/shortcuts/8d92af87e7424bcc81d98c472c489cc0
related videos:
what's on my iphone mini: youtube.com/watch?v=lO2852iyHQ0&pp=ygUed2hhJ3RzIG9uIG15IGlwaG9uZSBtaW5pIHJleXN1
how I reduced my screentime by 80%: youtube.com/watch?v=7jVb1lLniEw&pp=ygUhaG93IEkgcmV1ZGNlZCBteSBzY3JlbnRpbWUgYnkgODAl
related playlists:
๐ฑ tech and gadgets: youtube.com/watch?v=EoyX8rzEopA&list=PLacX82b_pofx--V2uqJmJVMGOfsJDBSm-
๐ journaling guides: youtube.com/watch?v=OmyfB513E1s&list=PLacX82b_pofztutMWary6SRslMTvYVzsi&index=1&t=229s&pp=iAQBsAgC
๐งโ๐ป productivity optimization: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLacX82b_pofx0W3JjHZzi795ocRUZrSfT
๐ค outliers podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=qoUP3SY-Gy4&list=PLacX82b_pofx4w0E-5QdA-L_VUTHYeO3l



![how I reduced my screentime by 80% (guide)
computer guide: https://youtu.be/2qDE048ovsI
this is the modern dumbphone, a system to make your phone work for you and not against you. this is an updated version with some new features!
join my channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDmEdLs-SB3FjrDFQJ4TDg/join
apps mentioned:
iOS (no subscriptions)
- homescreen: dumbify [$6.99]
- extension(s): socialfocus or untrap for YouTube [$3.99]
- app blocker: screenzen or burnout buddy [free]
Android (all free)
- homescreen: olauncher [free] alt: unlauncher [sideload]
- extension(s): socialfocus or untrap for YouTube [free]
- app blocker: screenzen [free]
written guide: reysu.io/dumbphone
๐๏ธ Life Tracker System Prompts & Handbook: https://store.reysu.io/
๐บ some of my other vids :
I made my smartphone into a dumbphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmcOtIrZ8r0&list=PLacX82b_pofx0W3JjHZzi795ocRUZrSfT&index=2&t=373s
A notebook to save you from infinite scrolling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmyfB513E1s&list=PLacX82b_pofx0W3JjHZzi795ocRUZrSfT&index=3
7 Purchases under $100 to quickly improve your life:
Outline:
0:00 what is the modern dumbphone?
0:32 feature + setup walkthrough
1:10 why do this / results after doing this for over a year
2:42 how apps try to addict you
4:20 iOS + android setup guide
4:36 #1 delete apps
4:57 #2 turn off notifications
5:15 #3 optimize the browser
6:15 #4 homescreen customization
7:35 #5 create a social media schedule
9:39 additional tips / phone recommendation how I reduced my screentime by 80% (guide)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7jVb1lLniEw/mqdefault.jpg)






