Samsung launched the Display Assistant app a while back, and I’d love to see this feature come to my future phones from other brands.
Say what you will about Samsung One UI, but it makes a strong argument for being one of the most feature-rich Android skins on the market. That’s in large part due to the company’s Good Lock suite of apps, which allows you to deeply customize various aspects of your phone.
The latest Good Lock app is Display Assistant, which was released at the tail end of 2024. After recently downloading it, I’ve discovered a feature I’d love to see on all of my future Android phones.Screen timeout by app
All smartphones let you adjust the screen timeout period, which is how long it takes for your phone screen to turn off due to inactivity. However, Display Assistant takes this a step further and lets you adjust the screen timeout for each individual app. That’s incredibly useful on paper, as some apps would benefit from a longer or shorter screen timeout period.
I find this extremely useful for reading ebooks, where your phone might mistake the lack of touch input for inactivity. In fact, I would’ve loved this for my LG V60 and its Dual Screen Case. That’s because I use the Wide Mode app to span ebooks across both screens, but the phone reverts to a single-screen view after the screen goes to sleep.
