to be glued to the phone
estar pegado al teléfono
Translation
estar pegado al teléfono
Explanation
To be constantly looking at or using one's phone, often to the point of being distracted from other activities or surroundings.
Examples
He's always glued to his phone during meals.
She was glued to her phone while waiting for her appointment.
Memory Aid
"Peg a phone." 'Pegado' sounds like "peg a phone," imagining sticking to the phone like pegs.