Former doomscrolling addict makes app to help tackle phone addiction

Mario Ortiz Manero had problems with doomscrolling until he made a new app. (Mario Ortiz Manero via SWNS) By Imogen Howse An entrepreneur who used to miss plans with friends because he was too busy doomscrolling has made a new app to help tackle phone addiction . Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

Please enable it in your browser settings. A screenshot of the Speedump app. (Mario Ortiz Manero / SWNS) (Mario Ortiz Manero via SWNS) (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels) (Mario Ortiz Manero via SWNS).