This overlooked Google app finally gave me a reason to stop mindless scrolling

Whenever I had a few spare minutes, I’d instinctively open Instagram or Reddit and start scrolling. It was an easy habit to fall into, but I rarely remembered anything I’d seen after I put down my phone.

I wanted something that felt just as effortless to browse without leaving me feeling like I’d wasted my time.

Surprisingly, one overlooked Google app ended up scratching the same itch while feeding my curiosity.

Google’s Inspire feed kept me coming back

At first glance, Google Arts & Culture looks like another educational app, but it didn’t take long to realize it could work like a social media feed.

The app’s Inspire Feed serves a personalized stream of artwork, historical events, cultural stories, architecture, photography, and more, all in bite-sized posts that are easy to swipe through.

One minute I’d be reading…