Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps
Venus Williams-backed fitness app WeWard introduces a feature that locks other apps until step goals are met.
The brief
WeWard has launched a new 'Walking Mode' feature designed to encourage users to move more and reduce screen time. The function allows the app to lock other applications on a user's device until they achieve their required step count.
Coverage from TechCrunch, The Tech Buzz, Zamin.uz, and PR Newswire emphasizes the app's goal of helping users scroll less. Reports highlight that the company is backed by Venus Williams.
Future updates regarding the feature's implementation or user adoption are not specified in current coverage.
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Quick answers
What does WeWard's 'Walking Mode' do?
It locks other apps on a user's device until they have hit their step goals.
Who is backing the WeWard app?
The app is backed by Venus Williams.
What is the primary goal of the new feature?
The feature aims to help users move more and scroll less.
Coverage (4)
- WeWard app, backed by Venus Williams, forces users to walk Zamin.uz · 4h ago
- WeWard Locks Apps Until You Walk: Venus Williams Bets on Fitness The Tech Buzz · 4h ago
- WeWard Launches 'Walking Mode' Feature to Help Users Move More and Scroll Less PR Newswire · 4h ago
- Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps TechCrunch · 4h ago broke it first
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