In the US, they came up with fake phones to fight addiction
You can now buy $20 acrylic tiles that feel like smartphone screens. People “swipe” on these dummies in lines and on the street to distract themselves from their real gadgets.
Methaphone is a psychological phone replacement designed to help people cope with the anxiety that comes with not having a smartphone.
It’s designed for people trying to reduce or stop using their device — especially the addiction to holding something in their hand, swiping, and so on.
