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Android 17's new distraction-killer is a Pixel 11 exclusive, Google confirms
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Google’s new Digital Wellbeing feature, Pause Point, introduced with Android 17, helps users pause for 10 seconds before opening distracting apps to encourage mindful usage.
- Pause Point is currently limited to the Pixel 11 series, as confirmed by an updated official support page, and is not available on older Pixel devices despite running Android 17.
- The feature requires opt-in and is described as available on “select Android 17 devices,” leaving some possibility for future expansion, though no official plans have been announced.
- Users interested in Pause Point must purchase a Pixel 11 phone, while others may explore alternative methods to manage app usage and reduce distractions.
