Google's Digital Wellbeing Gets a Boost: Screen Time Reminders / A Gentle Nudge Towards Digital Wellness
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Google's Digital Wellbeing Gets a Boost: Screen Time Reminders / A Gentle Nudge Towards Digital Wellness
In today's fast-paced digital age, it's easy to lose track of time while scrolling through endless feeds or playing immersive games. Recognizing the need for healthier digital habits, Google has introduced a new feature to its Digital Wellbeing suite: Screen Time Reminders. How Does It Work? This innovative tool gently nudges users away from excessive app usage without imposing strict limitations. When you've spent an extended period on a specific app, a subtle, pill-shaped notification appears at the top of your screen. This notification displays the elapsed time, serving as a visual cue to take a break. Setting Up Screen Time Reminders: Access Digital Wellbeing: Navigate to your device's Settings and locate the Digital Wellbeing & parental controls section. Enable Screen Time Reminders: Within the Digital Wellbeing settings, activate the Use reminders toggle. Select Apps: Choose the apps for which you want to receive reminders. Why It Matters: Excessive smartphone usage …
