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Google starts rolling out "Heads Up" in Digital Wellbeing to stop distracted walking
In November last year, XDA's Mishaal Rahman spotted an upcoming feature, called Heads Up, in a teardown of the Digital Wellbeing app. At the time, we'd learned that the feature would alert users to keep their heads up while walking to avoid any accidents. The feature has now started rolling out to Google Pixel users with the latest Digital Wellbeing beta update.
[...] The setup screen shows the same description: "Watch your step with Heads Up...If you're walking while using your phone, get a reminder to focus on what's around you. Use with caution. Heads Up doesn't replace paying attention." Tapping on the 'Next' button at the bottom of this screen begins the setup process, after which the feature shows a pushes a reminder every time you use your phone while walking.
Also at 9to5Google, Android Police, and The Verge.
(Score: 2, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 12 2021, @10:35PM (4 children)
Sure it's a dumb and dangerous idea, but since we're talking about Google here they're likely to cancel it in a couple of months when they finds a better way to ass-fuck you.
(Score: 2) by takyon on Monday April 12 2021, @10:50PM (2 children)
Discontinued mid-walk?
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday April 13 2021, @12:55AM
Mid-thrust.
(Score: 2) by MostCynical on Tuesday April 13 2021, @01:46AM
as you're hit by a bus, the app self-deletes.
"I guess once you start doubting, there's no end to it." -Batou, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 12 2021, @11:11PM
Of course it's not mentioned that an Advertising company that always has a Monetization angle for every development is constantly monitoring your physical activity..