Google introduces new way to stop doomscrolling on Android

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGoogle has launched a new feature called "Pause Point" aimed at helping users combat doomscrolling and encourage more intentional app usage. "Pause Point" introduces a 10-second delay before selected apps open, prompting users to reflect on their reasons for accessing the application. Users can choose which apps to apply the "Pause Point" feature to, and disabling it requires restarting the phone to encourage thoughtful consideration. The company also announced a significant update to its Chromebook line, now rebranded as the "Googlebook." The new "Googlebook" is presented as a "rethink" of the laptop concept, built around Google's Gemini artificial intelligence tools. In fullGoogle launches new Android feature that forces you to stop doomscrollingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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