Google has enhanced the Parental Control feature of Android to increase its capabilities. Parents can now set School Time on their children’s smartphones and watches to restrict phone usage or access to certain apps during school hours. This feature is designed for parents who want their children to have a phone or watch for emergencies but do not want them to be distracted during school. They can set School Time, for example, from 9:00-15:00, during which the phone will be locked or only allow the use of specific apps. Parents can control this through the Family Link app that is already available.
For teenagers who may not want to be heavily regulated, Google also provides options such as not restricting usage time directly but giving parents the ability to see how their children are using YouTube and disable YouTube autoplay to prevent continuous video watching.
TLDR: Google has upgraded the Parental Control feature of Android, allowing parents to set School Time on their children’s devices and manage app access during school hours through the Family Link app. Additional options are available for teenagers who prefer less strict controls.
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