Many smartphone users have no idea how much time they spend on apps installed on them every day. Thanks to digital fitness tools, it is possible to not only check the number of hours lost on social networks, games and other applications, but also to set the daily limit for Android and iOS. kwgeek shows you how to limit the time spent using your applications.
In my country Brazil, the owners of Android smartphones spent an average of about 5 hours a day using mobile apps by 2021, and the change is that the number should increase as more and more people use not only social networks and online games, but also shopping malls, banking services and administrative activities.
To help “digital ditox” users, both Apple and Google provide tools to keep track of the time spent on each application. In the case of iOS, it is even possible to set limits on application categories (e.g. entertainment, games, social networks).
How to limit the time you spend using your Android apps
For Android smartphone users, the time management of applications can be hidden at work Digital Wellness. To enable and set specific apps limits, follow these steps:
- Open them Setting
- gal Digital well-being and parental control.
- Tap the Digital Wellness graph (the graphic format may change depending on your smartphone).
- Some layouts may indicate such an option App Hours.
- Click the glass clock icon next to the app you want to limit.
- Set a time limit and touch OK.
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How to limit the time you spend using iOS apps
For iOS / iPadOS, the option to restrict the use of the app can be enabled under the attribute screen time. You will be able to set the daily limit for all app, app or even specific app:
- Open them Setting
- gal screen time then Application limit
- Select Application limit
- Select the app section or expand to view the specific app.
- Select the app or tap and tap next
- Set a time limit each day, then tap Add
It is also possible to customize it on iOS days, for example by restricting the use of social networking offices in / kwgeek
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You will be able to follow the steps above to change or remove the time restrictions on Android and iOS. You will also be able to check how much time you have spent on each app on the main Android Digital Screen or iOS Screen Time.
Did you already know this feature? What are your tips on reducing time to spend on your various applications? Share your thoughts in the comments!