SAN FRANCISCO – TikTok users will now be given regular reminders telling them to log off and do something else as the ‘addictive’ viral video app tries to give fans greater control over their screen time.
TikTok will begin offering users reminders to log off the app, in a bid to cut down on smartphone addiction.
The popular social media app has announced it is introducing a tool to give people more control over their time on TikTok by sending them screentime notifications after a certain time period, which can be set by users.
TikTok users will also have access to a screen time dashboard providing data on how much time they are spending on the app, how often they open it, and a breakdown of daytime and nighttime usage.
Younger users of the app aged between 13 and 17 will get wellbeing prompts if they use the app for more than 100 minutes in a single day.
In a statement, the company said: “We hope these new digital wellbeing tools continue to support our community in fostering a positive relationship with TikTok.”
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