18. PAUSE
PAUSE is the type of app which you need to download if you're always stuck on the underground or generally the most stressiest person on the planet. Based on the principles of Tai Chi and mindfulness practice, PAUSE brings the act of focused attention to your device. The app describes itself as 'relaxation at your fingertips'. It is the latest release from digital design studio ustwo two ( the maker of Monument Valley). It works by slowly and continuously moving your fingertip across the screen, it claims to trigger the bodys rest and digest response, quickly helping you regain focus and release stress within minutes. This is accompanied by a calming audiovisual feedback in the app which is designed to help you keep your attention and focus. PAUSE is a pretty simple app, which is entirely the point. It's meant for people who go on the phones to fly from notification to notification but it is missing one obvious feature, 3D Touch for the 6s and 6s plus. The team is looking to do an update that will make use of the new 3D Touch screen on Apples latest iPhones so they are thinking about what more they can do with PAUSE. Presumably iPhone 6s/6s Plus users could also be schooled to reduce stress by moderating how hard they press...