CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

CNBC reports:



Apple debuted a series of tools to combat technology addiction and “fear of missing out” on Monday at its Worldwide Developer Conference in San Jose, California. Top software executive Craig Federighi said Apple has “thought deeply” about technology addiction and introduced several new features in conjunction with its new operating system, iOS 12.

“Do Not Disturb during bedtime” lets users quiet notifications in the night, an expansion on the existing “Do Not Disturb” feature. Apple has also introduced a timer feature so users can set specific time limits during which they will not receive notifications. IPhone users will also get grouped notifications, which means users can dismiss notifications en masse.

Apple will also distribute a once-weekly update to educate iPhone or iPad users on how much and how often they are using their devices. The feature will allow users to set limits on app use, and parents can request activity reports from their children’s devices.