If you spend hours on Instagram and can't shake your phone addiction, there's a solution better than any app in the world. (Pause) comes up with what looks like a screen protector with a valve and a timer in the middle. You simply set the timer for the desired amount of time you want your phone to be locked, place (pause) on your phone's screen, and the glass will automatically stick to it. Since it's semi-transparent, you can still answer or make calls, but you won't be able to use your regular apps. Once the timer is up, the valve releases the vacuum that has stuck the glass to your phone's screen, and you can start using it again. The manufacturer prices its idea at $79 and claims that it's a much better solution than any software lock.
On the one hand, you should enjoy using Pause, but you won't be able to get rid of it easily. It's also a physical barrier that you can't get around, it doesn't use any of your phone's battery and it can't misuse your data in any way. According to the manufacturer, the battery lasts for 4 hours of locking the phone, and then you can simply charge it using a USB-C cable. So if you want to get rid of your phone addiction, this is an interesting solution. The official product website can be found at Pauseyourphone.com
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