Summary of Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism

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The original iPhone’s main selling point was that it allowed you to sync your iPod with your phone, eliminating the need to carry two devices. It wasn’t until much later, in the thirty-third minute of his presentation, that Jobs began highlighting the features that dominate how we use our phones today.



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The iPhone was initially designed to make phone calls, but was changed to have apps so that it could be used for social media.