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Chris Hall

I used greyscale on my Android phone to reduce my screen time – here’s what happened, and how you can too

Android greyscale.

As smartphones have become more popular, they’ve brought with them a growing problem: controlling screen time is difficult no matter who you are and how you use your phone. With social media tuned to keep your attention, the dangers of doomscrolling your way through the night are all too apparent.

It’s understandable too: open up TikTok and you’re overwhelmed with content. Bright, vibrant, engaging clips – and if you’re not immediately grabbed by it, you can just flick to the next. There’s no time to get bored, it’s entertainment on tap. It’s also a terrible way to end your day as you unintentionally slip into scrolling.

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