Tag: screen time
Apple finally launches a Screen Time API for app developers
Just after the release of iOS 12 in 2018, Apple introduced its own built-in screen time tracking tools and controls. It then began cracking down on third-party apps that had implemented their own screen time systems, saying they had done so through technologies that risked user privacy. What wasn’t available…
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Why is Clubhouse so addicted to notifications?
I’ve learned to dread Clubhouse notifications. They blow up my phone dozens of times a day, at all hours of the day and night. My childhood neighbor just joined the app, do I want to “welcome” them in? How about the guy I went on three dates with six… Source
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Xbox Family Sharing App arrives on iOS and Android today
Since the pandemic began, gaming has offered a way for people to stay connected, but even Microsoft knows that too much of a good thing can be harmful and that “gaming should be part of a balanced life.” With that in mind, it’s rolling out the offici… Source
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TikTok gives parents more control over their kids’ accounts
TikTok was recently fined $5.7 million for violating the child privacy act and has been criticized for putting children at risk from predators. The company is now trying to give parents more control over their kids’ privacy and security with a featur… Source
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