Google seems to be preparing to remove the "Heads Up" feature from its Digital Wellbeing suite on Android devices. The tool was initially introduced to help keep pedestrians safe by reminding them to look up and pay attention to their surroundings while using their smartphones on the move.
Recent developments suggest that Google is getting ready to discontinue these pedestrian notifications. While the specific reasoning behind the potential removal has not been fully detailed, it points to a streamlining of the features offered within the platform's wellness tools.
Digital Wellbeing continues to serve as Android's primary hub for managing screen time, offering essential tools like app limits, Bedtime mode, and Focus mode. Even if niche alerts like Heads Up are retired, the core experience remains focused on helping users build healthier digital habits.
For more in-depth details on this change, be sure to check out the original report on 9to5Google.
