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Apps that can make smartphone use 'smarter'

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Saturday, August 8, 2015
Apps that can make smartphone use 'smarter'

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Certain settings and apps can help smartphone owners regulate and perhaps reduce their smartphone usage. Others can help block unwanted interruptions.

Consumer Specialist Ric Romero takes a look at some innovative apps in the report above.

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