Event Brief
Android’s Pause Point aims to curb doomscrolling
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Google’s Android feature Pause Point makes users wait before opening distracting apps to reduce addictive scrolling.
WHO: Google
WHAT: Android adds Pause Point to force a wait before opening distracting apps.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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