New TikTok update brings screen time dashboard and additional time limit settings
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Popular video-sharing social media website TikTok is now following in Instagram’s footsteps by introducing ways to remind users to take breaks from their TikTok binge. Engadget reports that the app is getting more screen time controls and a new in-app dashboard for tracking how much you spend watching videos on there.
The social media app is now getting a dedicated dashboard where you can monitor the time you spend on the app. The page shows statistics that can help you better manage your time on TikTok and understand what your habits with the app are.
Before this update, TikTok had screen time controls, but those timed out after a set daily limit. This new setting allows you to choose the app to remind you to take a break if you’ve opened it for an extended period of time.
The thing is, apps such as TikTok and Instagram have been under scrutiny for the impact they have on the mental well-being of their users, especially teenagers.
To address those concerns, TikTok is also introducing additional screen time restriction options for teens (between the ages of 13 to 17). Teens will now be getting digital well-being prompts and additional screen time reminders for any given day.
Questions & Answers
Q.What new features has TikTok introduced to help users manage their screen time?
What new features has TikTok introduced to help users manage their screen time?
TikTok has introduced an in-app dashboard to track time spent on the app and allows users to set a time limit for how long they spend on it in one sitting.
Q.How do the new time limit settings differ from previous controls?
How do the new time limit settings differ from previous controls?
Previously, screen time controls timed out after a daily limit. The new setting allows the app to remind users to take a break if they have been using it for an extended period.
Q.What specific features are being introduced for teenage users?
What specific features are being introduced for teenage users?
Teenage users, aged 13 to 17, will now receive digital well-being prompts and additional screen time reminders for each day.
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