"According to my calculations, if I weren't attached to my phone's addictive mechanisms, I could have spent that time running 1,700 marathons, grabbing 2,900 cups worth of coffee with friends, or adding one or two more hours of sleep to my night each night."
"The Bloom Card does the same thing as the Brick. You tap your phone to it, and it blocks distracting apps. The differences surface more through each respective app's software."
"Bloom's app has a better user experience, though, with a Friends tab, for example that incorporate social accountability."
Phone addiction can consume years of life, leading to missed opportunities for activities like running marathons or socializing. Companies like Bloom are creating solutions to combat this issue. The Bloom Card, which blocks distracting apps when tapped, offers a better user experience compared to similar products like the Brick. While both tools aim to reduce phone distractions, the Bloom Card includes features that promote social accountability, making it a potentially more effective option for users seeking to manage their phone usage.
Read at ZDNET
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