I’m weirdly excited about this Android 17 feature that helps me scroll less
The article discusses the author's struggle with doomscrolling and the impact it has on their content consumption habits. They express excitement about a new feature in Android 17 that aims to help users reduce this behavior. The author reflects on how their reflexive actions often lead them to social media apps without conscious intent.
- ▪The author has tried various methods to combat doomscrolling, including screen time limits and hiding apps.
- ▪They find that their thumb often acts on reflex, leading them to social media without realizing it.
- ▪A new feature in Android 17 has caught the author's attention as a potential solution to their scrolling habits.
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I have spoken before about how doomscrolling has completely changed the way I consume short-form content. What used to feel like a quick break to watch a couple of YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels somehow turned into an automatic habit I barely even notice anymore. I pick up my phone for one thing, open a social media app just for a minute, and suddenly I am trapped in an endless vertical stream of videos I did not even plan to watch. And the frustrating part is that I am fully aware of it while it is happening. I have tried almost everything to change the habit — screen time limits, app timers, turning notifications off, hiding apps from my home screen, and even forcing myself to keep the phone away while working.
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