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Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling

TechCrunch / 12 May 2026 / 15h ago
Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling
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Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.
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