Watch too much YouTube? Google could be working on a new tool to help
TL;DR Google already gives users multiple tools for limiting their time on apps, like Digital Wellbeing. YouTube also has its own tools, including a time limit that’s specific to viewing Shorts. Now it looks like YouTube could be planning a new tool for a viewing time limit across videos of all types. Here’s a fun game: Pull up your YouTube app, tap on your user icon, then the gear for Settings , and then Time…
TL;DR Google already gives users multiple tools for limiting their time on apps, like Digital Wellbeing. YouTube also has its own tools, including a time limit that’s specific to viewing Shorts. Now it looks like YouTube could be planning a new tool for a viewing time limit across videos of all types. Here’s a fun game: Pull up your YouTube app, tap on your user icon, then the gear for Settings , and then Time management . Do you like what you see there in the graph of your daily viewing habits, or are you immediately uncomfortable? If your streaming has gotten a little out of hand, we might have some good news for you, as we spot what could be early work towards a new YouTube tool for setting time limits. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Authority Insights brings you all the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage from the Android Authority team that you won’t find anywhere else.