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Android Central
Technology
Sanuj Bhatia

I fixed my social media doomscrolling with this underrated Pixel feature

Holding a white Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in front of red flowers.

One of my resolutions going into 2026 was to reduce my phone usage. I've genuinely become addicted over the past few years, constantly checking my Pixel 10 Pro throughout the day. Even though I know it's not great for my eyes or my mental health, I just haven't been able to put it down.

A big part of that problem has been social media apps. As much as I want to quit platforms like X, Reddit, and Instagram, I haven't managed to do it. Whether I'm watching a soccer game or standing in an airport queue, I always have X open and catch myself scrolling far more than I should.

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