The new Pause Point feature in Android 17 wants to stop you doomscrolling — and it's something I'll be turning on right away
Android 17 will introduce a new feature called Pause Point designed to reduce excessive phone usage by adding a 10-second delay before opening certain apps. This pause allows users to reconsider whether they need to use apps like social media or games. The feature aims to help users manage screen time and minimize distractions.
- ▪Pause Point is a new Android 17 feature that inserts a 10-second timer before opening selected apps.
- ▪The goal of Pause Point is to reduce doomscrolling and encourage more mindful phone usage.
- ▪Google announced Pause Point during a preview event ahead of its Google I/O 2026 conference.
- ▪The feature targets apps that commonly contribute to excessive screen time, such as social media and gaming platforms.
- ▪Users can customize which apps trigger the Pause Point timer based on their personal usage habits.
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Phones Android The new Pause Point feature in Android 17 wants to stop you doomscrolling — and it's something I'll be turning on right away Features By David Nield published 16 May 2026 A break from the feeds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Pause Point wants you to think before opening your apps (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ahead of the big Google I/O 2026 event on May 19, Google hosted a more focused preview with The Android Show this week, announcing some of the features it will roll out to users soon with the Android 17…
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