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Brick App Cuts Phone Use by 50%, Boosts Focus

9/5/2025

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The author found "Brick," a screen-time solution that restricts smartphone access to essential apps, via Instagram.
Using Brick has cut phone usage by 25-50%, enhancing focus on texts and calls.
Experts liken Brick to ignition interlock devices, noting its effectiveness in breaking phone habits.
The digital detox market remains small, with limited research despite increasing user interest.
Alternatives include putting the phone away or setting time limits, raising questions about the need for external solutions.

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Story summary

The author found "Brick," a screen-time solution that restricts smartphone access to essential apps, via Instagram.
Using Brick has cut phone usage by 25-50%, enhancing focus on texts and calls.
Experts liken Brick to ignition interlock devices, noting its effectiveness in breaking phone habits.
The digital detox market remains small, with limited research despite increasing user interest.
Alternatives include putting the phone away or setting time limits, raising questions about the need for external solutions.