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Sep 21, 2026 16 min

Should you Brick your phone?

from The Current

As people try to spend less time on social media apps, devices like a Brick are surging in popularity. The device forces users to tap their phones in order to access the platforms, creating physical space between the user and the apps. But is relying on more technology to curb our bad phone habits the right approach?

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