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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Griffin

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Google introduces new way to stop doomscrolling on android - The Untold Story

  • Google 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.

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