Observed arrival · 2026-10-09
Atoll turns a transit card into a phone-lock key
An upcoming iPhone app that schedules distracting-app blocks and uses a tap on an existing NFC card to grant a 15-minute break.
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- iPhone users trying to limit distracting apps
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- The proposed default allows four daily breaks; a separate emergency exit is limited to three uses per month.
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The described setup pairs a list of blocked apps, categories, and websites with schedules for different modes. Visitors can see the proposed limits in detail: four default breaks each day, adjustable break length, and an emergency exit capped at three uses a month. The page says a card tap or button hold starts a break, while Atoll reads the card ID without writing to it. The app is still being built for iPhone.
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