hands on: screen time in ios 12 helps build healthy device habits

In efforts to curb addiction, Apple has introduced new feature iOS 12 that provides users in-depth look at usage statistics and offers tools to manage onscreen time.   Tapping and holding on each day reveals Screen Time stats, breakdown of app categories and summary that includes Family Plan users...   Down the screen is section called Pickups, the frequency at which iPhone is picked up during the day.   These settings apply to all devices signed in to your iCloud account, so it's perfect for managing what apps child can run and when.   When time is up, users can choose to extend usage 15 minutes or ignore the limit completely for the day.   Once App Limit is reached, the app will completely disappear from the home screen until the next day..   children wo not be able to switch over to their iPad to continue playing game or browsing media outlets...   Device owners first create Screen Time passcode, then create restrictions for iTunes and App Store Purchases, Wallet access, and more..   Content Restrictions are perhaps most useful, podcasts and news, set age limits for movies and TV shows, and even whitelist books.   At the bottom of Screen Time page, Apple presents options to disable the password or turn off Screen Time altogether.   Read more