Pause Point: Android adds a 10‑second check to curb autopilot scrolling

Google is introducing Pause Point, a new Android feature that inserts a brief 10‑second pause when you open potentially distracting apps.

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Google is introducing Pause Point, a new Android feature that inserts a brief 10‑second pause when you open potentially distracting apps.

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