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Smartphone Usage-Tracking Apps

This App Helps Users Track Device Usage in a Visual Way

— October 2, 2015 — Tech
'Instant' is a unique app that helps users track device usage in a visual way. While most people spend a significant amount of time on their phones, it can be difficult to know exactly how much time is spent staring at a smartphone screen. This app helps users see exactly how much time they spend on their device.

Instant works by providing a visual overview of how long a user spends on their phone and how many times they check it throughout the day. The device also provides an overview of what apps are being used, meaning users can see how long they spend at different locations and when they used certain applications. The app provides a visual way to journal activities throughout the day and track device usage.

The app is ideal for those who are curious about how they are using their smartphone throughout the day.
Trend Themes
1. Usage-tracking Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop apps that track usage patterns for various devices and provide visual insights for users.
2. Visual Device Usage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tools that visually represent the amount of time spent on smartphones and other devices to increase self-awareness and minimize digital distractions.
3. Activity Journaling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design applications that allow users to easily journal and track their daily activities on digital devices to improve time management and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the mobile app development industry by creating usage-tracking apps with unique visual features to meet the growing demand for digital wellness tools.
2. Productivity Software - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop productivity software that integrates visual tracking of device usage to enhance users' understanding of their habits and improve time management.
3. Digital Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide solutions in the digital health and wellness industry that focus on helping individuals reduce excessive device usage and promote healthier digital habits.
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