Facebook's new 'Quiet Mode' lets you take a break from Facebook

With more than 1.6 billion daily active users, Facebook has become an inescapable part of our lives. And, as useful as it can be, there's also the danger of it taking over too much of our time; if you're a Facebook user, check out app usage statistics on your phone and you'll know what I mean. 

This is why a new Facebook feature for mobiles, called Quiet Mode, feels particularly important. Announced in a short post on Facebook's coronavirus outbreak page, it's part of a new (well, not entirely — more on that later) set of features that help you manage your time on the platform. 

"As we all adjust to new routines and staying home, setting boundaries for how you spend your time online can be helpful. Whether it’s to help you focus on your family and friends, sleep without distraction or manage how you spend your time at home, we have tools that can help you find the right balance for how you use Facebook," the company explained in the post.  Read more...