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A new app is fighting against doomscrolling and helping users get active by turning steps into screen time. Steppin' blocks you from using certain apps unless you walk a certain number of daily steps.

It starts as a quick check for a notification or a brief distraction during a work break, but these apps are engineered to ...

As the U.S. Surgeon General is calling for a warning label on social media sites, similar to those found on tobacco products, one startup is launching a set of new tools that put the power to fight ...

There's a new app in town for those who can't stop scrolling their phones, and this might be the most innovative idea yet. Steppin is an iPhone and Android app that wants to help you take control of ...

Americans check their phones 200 times daily. Consumer Reports has simple steps to cut back and reconnect with what matters.

Doomscrolling is probably one of the most common issues we face with our phones. After companies like Apple, Google, Samsung, and Meta made us addicted to our smartphones and social media platforms, ...

Are you non-stop scrolling? According to Dr Sharon Horwood, this is a design feature we need to understand to break the habit.

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. one ...

I’ll be honest. Nothing feels better than a long, mind-numbing scroll on my phone, especially after a busy day. Give me dog videos, thrift hauls, GRWMs — I’ll watch it all and enjoy every second. And ...

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