I don't quite get why this should work but I'm already enjoying it. Not for addiction, I'm not addicted. But it's calmer. I feel calmer.
Going gray for smartphone addiction
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Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#12Looks interesting, but it seems to be a landing page to gauge interest with no app available yet. Edit: To be clear, I set my phone to grayscale a little while ago, so I'm aware that's built in to iOS. I think the additional features that this app idea is proposing on top of that feature are great, but it seems like the app does not yet exist (and perhaps not possible with iOS's limitations).
hey sorry for the misunderstanding, i did link the wrong page.
more context on https://gogray.today
i give instructions for going gray on phones on the website, the app we're developing is desgined to make grayscale easier (whitelisting certain apps that is useful in colour, like google maps, etc).
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#13Looks interesting, but it seems to be a landing page to gauge interest with no app available yet. Edit: To be clear, I set my phone to grayscale a little while ago, so I'm aware that's built in to iOS. I think the additional features that this app idea is proposing on top of that feature are great, but it seems like the app does not yet exist (and perhaps not possible with iOS's limitations).
They provide workable instructions for creating this effect on Andriod and iOS, as it doesn't require an app as such. If an app does come out of this, it'll probably be more about setting greyscale for different other apps.
you're right!
i give instructions for going gray on phones on the website, the app we're developing is desgined to make grayscale easier (whitelisting certain apps that is useful in colour, like google maps, etc).
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#14I don't know about the app, but following the instructions on that website I have just set my phone to monochrome mode.
I'm not sure it will assist me to use my phone less, because initially I really like it!
The main use for my phone is to read stuff; news, email and instant messaging. I don't use social networking on my phone (apart from Hacker News if that qualifies). I do use a 2FA app, but colour hardly matters there. I do also take pictures with the phone and perhaps that's the one potential drawback I can think of.
I find the monochrome look easier on the eyes and initially very pleasant to use.
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#15I started doing this yesterday. I kind of like it and I think I'm getting distracted less with grayscale. I'll unlock my phone and won't forget why I unlocked.
You don't need an app for android to do this system-wide (tho I could see why whitelisting would be nice). Just go to developer options-> Simulate color space-> Monochromacy
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#16I started doing this yesterday. I kind of like it and I think I'm getting distracted less with grayscale. I'll unlock my phone and won't forget why I unlocked. You don't need an app for android to do this system-wide (tho I could see why whitelisting would be nice). Just go to developer options-> Simulate color space-> Monochromacy
yeah! we include the instructions on the website to go gray natively :). The app will have the features listed on the page.
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#17I don't quite get why this should work but I'm already enjoying it. Not for addiction, I'm not addicted. But it's calmer. I feel calmer.
took the words right from my mouth haha (or should i say a reader) :P https://blog.gogray.today/content/posts/calm.html
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#18Curious how they're planning on technically building the "whitelist apps" and "set grayscale times" features.
Are these possible given iOS's sandboxing?
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#19Took me a while to get what this app does, maybe it would be a better idea to link to their homepage: https://gogray.today/ > What was bright and shiny was now dull and boring. It's like turning your favourite dessert into broccoli. This fantastic analogy it was sold me on signing up, good copywriting:
I understand that the analogy might work for many but I would choose boiled broccoli with olive oil and pepper over any dessert.
Re: Going gray for smartphone addiction
#20Looks interesting, but it seems to be a landing page to gauge interest with no app available yet. Edit: To be clear, I set my phone to grayscale a little while ago, so I'm aware that's built in to iOS. I think the additional features that this app idea is proposing on top of that feature are great, but it seems like the app does not yet exist (and perhaps not possible with iOS's limitations).
hey sorry for the misunderstanding, i did link the wrong page. more context on https://gogray.today i give instructions for going gray on phones on the website, the app we're developing is desgined to make grayscale easier (whitelisting certain apps that is useful in colour, like google maps, etc).
The scrolljacking on that site is unconscionable.