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Your Android phone may no longer stop you from walking into a pole
Google is planning to remove the Heads Up feature from its Digital Wellbeing app, which alerts users to potential obstacles while walking. This change may affect users' ability to stay aware of their surroundings when using their phones on the go.
Why it matters
The removal of this safety feature raises concerns over pedestrian safety in a world increasingly reliant on smartphone usage.
Source: Android AuthorityRead full story
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