Source: CNET
Summary
Google has introduced a new Android feature called Pause Point, designed to help users reduce their screen time and curb addictive scrolling habits. According to Google, Pause Point forces users to wait a few seconds before opening distracting apps. The feature aims to encourage users to think twice before mindlessly scrolling through social media or other apps.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Google’s Pause Point is a “new” feature that reminds us of previous attempts to curb screen addiction. It’s a digital speed bump that slows down users before they open distracting apps. Because, apparently, we need a pause button to remind us to breathe. The feature is part of Google’s Digital Wellbeing initiative, which sounds like a rebrand of previous efforts to make us feel less guilty about our screen time.
Author: Evan Null
