Why is the birth rate plunging in the U.S.? Apparently, it’s the iPhone’s fault

Macworld
Jul 1, 2026, 6:45 am138 ptsTrending
Macworld The birth rate in the United States has hit historic lows. In fact, the country’s rate has been “below replacement fertility since 2007,” according to GovFacts. Now, scientists at the National Bureau of Economic Research believe they have found the reason for the decline: the iPhone. When the iPhone…

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