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)