Topic: app locking

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  • Break free from doomscrolling with these active apps
    August 3, 2026
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    Break free from doomscrolling with these active apps

    A new wave of apps combats endless scrolling by making physical activity a prerequisite for accessing distracting apps, using gamification and coercion instead of willpower. Examples include Digital Carrot and StepBloc, which lock apps until users hit step or workout goals; Steppin and WalkLock/ ...

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  • WeWard, Backed by Venus Williams, Locks Apps Until You Walk
    July 8, 2026
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    WeWard, Backed by Venus Williams, Locks Apps Until You Walk

    WeWard's new "Walking Mode" feature allows users to block access to specific apps like TikTok or Instagram until they reach a daily step goal, aiming to promote healthier movement habits and reduce screen time. The walking rewards app, backed by Venus Williams, primarily incentivizes users with i...

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