
"Brick" is a system for iPhones that uses Near Field Communication (NFC) to physically block access to the phone during scheduled times. To "unbrick" the phone, the user must physically tap an NFC device located elsewhere, adding friction to impulsive phone use.
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"Johnny introduces "Brick for iPhone" as a life hack to combat phone addiction, explaining that it requires a physical action (tapping an NFC device in another room) to unlock the phone, making it highly effective at preventing casual distraction."