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New App That Can Help You Cut Down On Your Smartphone Use

Do You Get Yelled At For Being On Your Phone Too Much?  Is your relationship in trouble because you’d rather be on your phone playing a game then hanging out…

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Do You Get Yelled At For Being On Your Phone Too Much?  Is your relationship in trouble because you'd rather be on your phone playing a game then hanging out with your spouce or partner?  You need to download this app.


How many times a day do you roll your eyes at your husband because he's just sitting there on his phone rather then helping you, helping the kids or even just paying attention to you?

We're all addicted to our phones and personally, I could put my phone down more too.  This app can actually help.

Its called "Flipd".   It works in two ways. Both of which aim at breaking smartphone addiction.

The first sets a timer that reminds you to put the phone down, then shames you if you pick it back up too soon.

The other is a full lockout, which hides all of your apps until the countdown is over.

This is genius.  Even for kids who are on their phone too much and students attending college.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.