YouTube’s new ‘take a break’ notifications are part of Google’s focus on your digital well-being
When Android P is released this summer, it will bring with it a new Dashboard designed to clearly show the amount of time we’re spending on our phones. You’ll see a breakdown that includes the number of times you’ve unlocked your device, a tally of notifications, and details on how much time you’re spending in individual apps. This all stems from Google’s focus on digital well-being that the company announced at I/O 2018 this week. But YouTube isn’t waiting for Android P to introduce some helpful features. Just as Sundar Pichai promised, and after some very turbulent months, YouTube is kicking off Google’s charge into balancing tech and life.
The company has rolled out new, optional “take a break” notifications that will display a prompt...