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Kayak founder returns with Steppin, an app that locks you out of social media until you go for a walk
App stores are filled with different services that are designed to help you cut down on your screen time and count your steps. A new iOS app called
Paul told TechCrunch that he came up with the idea for the app alongside his son, Michael English, and fiancè, Rachel Cohen, while they were on vacation in Spain. “We have found through just talking to friends and families that a lot of parents say, ‘I want my teenager to have this, my 12-year-old is addicted,’ And then some adults are saying, ‘Yeah, I too, have a problem, it’s not just Gen Z, I find that I’m on my phone too much and I’m not getting out of the house enough.’ So we’re getting interest from all ages.” In terms of the future, Steppin will focus on more than just steps, as you will be able to log things like a yoga class or other physical activities to earn time on social media.
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