Xbox Family Settings gets update, adds ability to pause play time and more

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What you need to know

TheXbox Family Settings appis a mobile app available for iOS and Android that gives parents access to manyXbox parental settings, controls, and tools all from their mobile device. The app already lets you set content restrictions, daily screen times, online and multiplayer settings, and friend request approvals. A new update rolling out todayadds two new highly-requested features to Xbox Family Settings.

The two new features being added today include:

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