WWDC 2018: New iOS update will help iPhone addicts regulate screen time

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new tools that will become available when the iOS 12 update is launched include Activity Reports, Screen Time and new controls for Notifications and the Do Not Disturb setting. The Screen Time feature is particularly interesting, as it will help iPhone users monitor exactly how much time they spend on and away from their smartphones. “In iOS 12, we’re offering our users detailed information and tools to help them better understand and control the time they spend with apps and websites, how often they pick up their iPhone or iPad during the day and how they receive notifications,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering. “With Screen Time, these new tools are empowering users who want help managing their device time, and balancing the many things that are important to them.” open image in gallery iOS 12 Screen Time feature The Downtime tool has been created specifically with parents in mind who want to ensure that their children don’t spend too much time glued to their iOS devices.