Google announces Pause Point feature

Google has unveiled a new Android feature called Pause Point.

Google’s Pause Point is designed to help users think twice before opening apps that can be considered distracting.

Instead of completely blocking access to apps, Pause Point adds a 10-second delay before the selected app opens. During this brief pause, users are encouraged to think about why they are opening the app and whether they really want to continue.

The feature also offers several options during the countdown. Users can do a short breathing exercise, set a timer to limit how long they stay in the app, view favorite photos or open suggested alternatives such as an audiobook app.

For users who need stronger controls, Pause Point makes it harder to disable by requiring a full phone restart before the feature can be turned off.

The new feature aims to help users spend less time scrolling on autopilot. Google has not yet announced when Pause Point will be available to its users.

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