iOS 27's Screen Time update looks impressive — but it didn't wow me like Android 17's Pause Point

Apple announced some important new screen time features at WWDC 2026, but I'm more excited by Google's approach to the same ...

Android 17 makes it easier for parents to manage their kids' screen time with these new controls

Android 17 will bring Google's parental controls to more devices, helping parents better manage their children's screen time.

Apple is giving Screen Time and parental controls a long overdue upgrade in iOS 27

Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned ...

Does screen time mean children are missing out on play?

Research has also raised questions about whether digital play may displace other forms of play. A large study found that ...

New surgeon general advisory suggests screen time limits for kids

An advisory from the surgeon general's office released May 20 outlines the harms for screen time among youth and offers ways to promote healthy use.
Digital Trends

How to use Screen Time on iOS to cut down on your phone use

If you’re anything like us, then your smartphone is a huge part of your life. That unassuming oblong keeps you in contact with your friends, plays fun games, shows you videos, and so much more. But ...

Indie App Spotlight: ‘oh my hours’ counts the hours you’ve wasted, not your screen time

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie ...
WebMD

Exploring the Link Between Screen Time, Metabolism, and Obesity

Emily Cherkin’s daughter started having almost daily headaches more than a year ago at age 12. Cherkin took her daughter to the pediatrician and eye doctor, but the problem persisted. Frustrated and ...