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Instagram Brings In New 'Take A Break' Feature

Instagram has introduced a new feature for people to help curtail their phone activity. The 'Take a...
Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

11:47 AM - 7 Dec 2021



Instagram Brings In New 'Take...

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Instagram Brings In New 'Take A Break' Feature

Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

11:47 AM - 7 Dec 2021



Instagram has introduced a new feature for people to help curtail their phone activity.

The 'Take a break' initiative will see users sent notifications to pause their use.

Users can set a daily limit of Instagram screen time or opt to take a break for a certain period.

Tech correspondent Jess Kelly says it shows Instagram is taking accountability.

"It seems to be a direct response to some of the claims we'd heard from the whistleblower earlier this year.

"I think its a good move, I don't think it's the perfect solution, but I do think its Instagram acknowledging there's more they can do."

In October, Facebook, which owns Instagram was accused of knowingly harming children's mental health - including directing young users to anorexia content.

Employee-turned-whistleblower Frances Haugen told a US Senate committee that its platforms - including Instagram - also deliberately stoke political division.



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