Google’s Digital Wellbeing software is meant to be a helpful, transparent tool for monitoring your smartphone usage habits and striking a healthier balance between tech and life. But over the last couple weeks, a number of Pixel owners have come to the conclusion that it has the unwanted side effect of slowing down their device. There’s a very active thread on Reddit right now that includes many reports of improved performance when Digital Wellbeing is switched off. Some say the difference is apparent almost immediately.
Slowing down your phone isn’t supposed to be one of Digital Wellbeing’s features. It runs in the background and logs how much time you’re spending in apps and using a device in general. This data can be hugely valuable…
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