With studies likening screen and social media dependency to cocaine addiction, consumers are starting to realize the toll digital devices are taking on their mental/ social well-being—and on their eyes. This new focus has sprouted a flock of apps—with names like Freedom, App Detox, and Off the Grid—designed to help screen users with their self-control. Apple has jumped on board, too, including an app called Screen Time in its iOS12 update that reports how much time users have spent on certain apps.
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