Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Woman Reflects on Life Before Smartphones
A 20-year-old woman named Mehak Saluja shared her memories of life before smartphones.
She recalled growing up in a home with an STD booth for phone calls and later having a keypad phone and then a smartphone.
She noted how technology has changed quickly, especially during the Covid pandemic.
She mentioned that her screen time has increased from 3-4 hours a day to 10-12 hours a day.
She uses Instagram frequently throughout her college day.
Her post highlights how technology has transformed communication and daily life.
Mehak Saluja, a 20-year-old, shared her memories of life before smartphones on X.
She recalled growing up with an STD booth for phone calls and later having a keypad phone and a smartphone.
Saluja noted the rapid pace of technological change, especially during the Covid pandemic.
Her screen time has increased from 3-4 hours a day to 10-12 hours a day.
She uses Instagram frequently before, between, and after college classes.
- Who
- Mehak Saluja, a 20-year-old woman
- What
- Reflections on life before smartphones and the rapid technological advancements
- When
- During her lifetime, particularly noting changes before and after the Covid pandemic
- Where
- India (implied by the mention of STD booths)
- Why
- To highlight the rapid pace of technological change and its impact on daily life
Technological Advancements
Nostalgia for Simpler Times
Impact of Technology
Technological Advancements
Technology has significantly improved communication and access to information.
Nostalgia for Simpler Times
The rapid pace of technological change has led to a loss of simpler, more personal interactions.
- Author
- Mehak Saluja
- Age
- 20 years old
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Initial Phone Usage
- 3-4 hours per day
- Current Phone Usage
- 10-12 hours per day
- First Data Pack
- 50 MB