Author/Source: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes See the full link here
Takeaway
This article reviews an iPhone app called “Brick” that helps people limit the time they spend on their phones. It explains how the app works to block access to other apps and stop endless scrolling through social media.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Using the Brick app is like having a helpful friend gently remind you to put down your phone when you’ve been looking at it for too long, so you can do other things.
Why It Matters
Spending too much time scrolling through phones can make people feel worse or stop them from doing important tasks. This app helps people take back control of their time and focus on real-life activities, like one person who wanted to reduce their “doomscrolling” habit.
Related Terms
Doomscrolling. Jargon Conversion: Doomscrolling is when you keep looking at bad news or social media posts for a long time, often when you should be doing other things.


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