We’ve been tracking the release of Apple’s Screen Time product pretty closely – and not just for the obvious reasons. Screen Time, which helps people manage phone addiction, was released with iOS 12 and is now available to iOS users. So far, the reviews have been positive – with many pointing out there is much…
Important update: If you have previously downloaded Freedom for iOS, you can download it again. Important update 2: Freedom iOS 4.0, which blocks distracting websites in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, is now available here. Last summer, Apple temporarily removed Freedom from the App Store. This post outlines what happened, why it happened,…
Are you satisfied with the amount of time you spend staring at screens? For an almost overwhelming majority of us, the answer is ‘nope.’ Digital distraction is everywhere, stealing away our attention and time and forcing us to battle with our self-control minute by minute. Fortunately, tech can help us as much as it…
Tech can be tricky – we get it. But here at Freedom, we are strong believers that tech should always work for you and not the other way around. So, we wanted to take some time to answer some of the most common questions we see coming up regarding how-to’s, future updates, and support questions.…
Looking Back at Freedom’s First Year This week Freedom turns one. Since launching the Freedom platform out of beta last September, over 200,000 of you have made Freedom a crucial part of your home and work routines. We are humbled and inspired every day by the accomplishments of our Freedom community. As authors, entrepreneurs, professors,…
Fred Stutzman on building an app to fight digital distraction This week we decided to sit down with Freedom’s founder and CEO, Fred Stutzman. Fred’s expertise lies in the science of distraction and focus – a journey that began in 2009 when his favorite coffee shop work spot acquired a dangerous feature – wireless internet.…
The Digital Mindfulness Podcast: Freedom Founder Fred Stutzman Talks Digital Habits Freedom Founder Fred Stutzman recently had the opportunity to sit down with the folks at Digital Mindfulness to discuss the importance of intentionally connecting to the internet and its impact on our productivity, creativity, and daily lives. Digital Mindfulness is a London-based independent think…
How to Make Your Dream School Year a Reality As the first day of school looms around the corner, it’s time to do a resolution reset. Whether you’re starting a new chapter of school or trying to finish strong, now is the time to think about what habits you need to change to make this…