# Disconnecting Phone Apps Samsung's 'Thrive' Will Block Selected Social Sites to Promote Balance By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-selected-social-sites References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/10/this-app-lets-you-brag-about-disconnecting.html) & [thriveapp.thriveglobal](https://thriveapp.thriveglobal.com/) Sometimes, the connectivity that social media offers can have a negative impact on one's personal well-being, so Arianna Huffington from [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloto), invented Thrive, an app made specifically for Samsung devices that enables one to [block selected social sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplughero). In addition to this selected site navigation, the user may also set a selected time a day at which one cannot be reached. During that time, the app will ensure the individual receives no text messages or phone calls. That means, that if family dinner is from 6-7 each night, the user can enjoy it, distraction-free. To promote a more balanced life style, Thrive will also track the amount of time spent on each social media site, providing an individual with the opportunity to understand and make changes to their online habits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Detox:** Developing apps that help users disconnect from social media and achieve a more balanced lifestyle. - **Selective Connectivity:** Creating tools that give users the ability to block specific social sites or set designated periods of time for no phone calls or messages. - **Personal Well-being Tracking:** Designing apps that track and analyze users' time spent on social media to provide insights for behavior change and improvement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** Developing innovative applications that promote digital detox, selective connectivity, and personal well-being tracking. - **Smartphone Manufacturers:** Integrating built-in features or partnering with app developers to provide users with tools for disconnecting and promoting a balanced lifestyle. - **Digital Wellness:** Creating platforms and services that focus on improving users' well-being and helping them achieve a healthier relationship with technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Addiction-Conscious Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betimeful.md) - [Distraction-Blocking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowbuddy-app.md) - [Distraction-Limiting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrewd-observer.md) - [Social Media-Limiting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limit-social-media.md) - [Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inscreen-app.md) - [Social Media Blockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antisocial.md) - [Digital Wellness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focuspledge.md) - [Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemio-app.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepfocus.md)