The article discusses how users can manage distracting Android apps by temporarily disabling them instead of resorting to methods like muting or uninstalling. It contrasts the ease of this process on Pixel phones with the more involved method required for non-Pixel Android devices or older versions. The article provides practical steps for disabling apps through the Settings menu and emphasizes the productivity benefits of managing notifications in this way.
If you find an app interrupting your focus, you can temporarily disable it instead of uninstalling it or muting all notifications for your Android phone.
For Pixel phones, pausing apps is straightforward, while older or non-Pixel devices require navigating through Settings to disable apps.
To disable an app on older Android versions or non-Pixel phones, access the Settings menu, find the app, and follow specific steps to disable it.
Android’s features have evolved, allowing users to manage app distractions without complete uninstallation or unnecessary muting, thus enhancing productivity.
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