Smartphones are negatively impacting productivity, workplace communication, social engagement, and education. They lead to less physical interaction and attention being paid. Constant distractions from smartphones mean employees are less productive and unaware of tasks. While smartphones facilitate communication, there is less face-to-face interaction and potential for misunderstandings. People focus more on their phones than others in social situations. Statistics show decreasing matriculation pass rates along with increasing smartphone ownership among students. In conclusion, smartphones present too many distractions to be advantageous in most contexts.