YouTube is trying into doubtlessly providing a characteristic that may permit customers to set a day by day timer to restrict how lengthy they spend on Shorts.
Latest findings from the beta model of the YouTube app, first reported by Android Authority, counsel that the platform is creating a characteristic to assist customers cease the countless scrolling by way of Shorts.
YouTube confirmed to TechCrunch that, whereas this characteristic shouldn’t be presently being publicly examined, it’s “exploring this for the long run,” an organization spokesperson stated.
The code signifies the day by day timer permits customers to set a selected variety of hours. As soon as the allotted time runs out, Shorts will pause, making it unavailable for the rest of the day. Nevertheless, there’s additionally point out of viewers nonetheless having the ability to see “particular person Shorts,” that means it doesn’t block entry to all brief movies solely.
YouTube already has a “Take a Break” reminder that customers can allow for regular-length movies on the platform.
YouTube’s exploration into the anti-doomscrolling space follows a rising pattern amongst customers who’re downloading apps devoted to limiting their screentime. There are even devices, equivalent to this fob, that briefly lock sure apps on customers’ telephones, highlighting the rising concern about social media habit. Tech giants equivalent to Apple and Google additionally present instruments for customers seeking to handle their doomscrolling habits.