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ONE SEC

Best Apps Like One Sec for iPhone

Apps like One Sec that pause before Instagram or TikTok -- plus what to use when the breathing screen becomes part of the scroll loop.

BY DEVENDRA VARIYA · Jun 23, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

PHONE HABITS

How to Make Your Phone Boring on Purpose

How to make your phone boring on purpose: friction tactics beyond grayscale for your home screen, notifications, and app placement, and why boring beats willpower.

BY DEVENDRA VARIYA · May 13, 2026 · 6 MIN READ

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