Venus Williams-backed WeWard app locks your phone until daily step goals are met

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WeWard, a French fitness app backed by tennis legend and angel investor Venus Williams, has introduced a feature that locks selected apps until users meet their daily step targets. The move is designed to nudge users toward more physical activity by tying screen time to walking goals. According to WeWard, the app has already demonstrated measurable results, increasing users' walking time by nearly 25%. The feature blends digital wellness with physical fitness, using smartphone habits as leverage to encourage movement.

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