If you want to limit your screen time or stop doomscrolling, both Apple and Google have digital well-being features to help you disconnect. Newer generations of software, iOS 26 and Android 16, have ...

Use these settings to take back control over your screen time. We'll walk through how to take advantage of the digital wellness settings on Apple and Android devices, including how to set up app ...

Setting up screen-time boundaries seems like it would be a simple process. Screens in my childhood consisted of the one ...

Trimming down the time we spend on our phones does not require much beyond a built-in tool like Digital Wellbeing and a bit of discipline. You monitor what apps consume most of your time, set ...

Keeping track of your kids' screen time has become essential in today's digital world, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Between smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and computers, ...

In today’s digital era, making sure your child’s iPad is both safe and age-appropriate is a responsibility that cannot be overlooked. By using parental controls and screen time settings, you can ...

Whether it’s a tablet, TV or smartphone – getting kids away from their screens can be tough. But now that they’re back in school, it’s more important than ever to set screen time limits. “We want to ...

Switching a phone to grayscale made scrolling feel less rewarding, so mindless browsing dropped and weekly average screen time fell below 3 hours. Grayscale created real annoyances, especially for ...

Overview: YouTube Shorts limits help parents reduce endless scrolling and protect kids’ focus, sleep, and daily ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...