Why the Latest Allocation Apps Are Turning Into Playgrounds
When I opened the newest version of SpendSmart last month, a bright bar chart greeted me, accompanied by an icon that looked oddly like a dice. I thought it was a glitch, but the app clarified that it offers “micro‑games” to reward users for meeting savings targets.
Mobile Entertainment Shifts Towards Gamification and Social Interaction

Think back to the last time you visited a friend’s house on a Saturday evening. Chances are, you walked in on them buried in their phone, oblivious to everything else around them. unlimluck.