# WeWard App Now Locks Apps Until You Reach Step Goal

WeWard, a walking rewards app backed by Venus Williams, has introduced a feature that locks other apps on your phone until you hit a daily step goal. This aims to encourage physical activity by restricting access to distracting apps. The update reflects a growing trend of combining fitness incentives with digital discipline.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/venus-williams-backed-weward-can-now-lock-your-apps-until-you-hit-your-steps/) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000