These days, distractions are everywhere. It's honestly kind of amazing we ever get anything done! Unfortunately, loathe as I am to admit it, our smartphones are one of the biggest attention-grabbers ...

This article explains how to use Do Not Disturb on Android. Instructions apply to smartphones running Android 11 and newer. Samsung phones have a Do Not Disturb mode that works a bit differently from ...

You can add people to an exception list, or allowlist, on your Pixel, so Do Not Disturb mode doesn't silence them. Here's how to do that.

Whether you're missing the one-tap toggle or wishing for an easier option, these power-user secrets will make it faster than ever to activate Android's Do Not Disturb mode — anytime, anywhere. Stop me ...

Even if your phone is on silent or set to “Do Not Disturb,” emergency weather alerts can still break through — and that’s a good thing. As severe storms grow more frequent and unpredictable, keeping ...

Some Android features feel second nature to us, but not to our parents. Here are a bunch that my folks found useful.

We have more details on Google’s efforts to revamp the Do Not Disturb mode in next year’s Android 16 update. In the latest Android beta, we’ve discovered that the in-development feature is no longer ...

All of the devices you own and every app running on those devices is eager for your attention, which can make it difficult to actually get anything done— and Windows is no different when it comes to ...

There are plenty of reasons you may want to temporarily mute notifications on your iPhone, like if you're in an important meeting or just need a screen time break. There are two easy ways to go about ...

With the new iOS update, Do Not Disturb has gotten smarter. It now knows when you're driving, and can stop you from being irresponsible. Do Not Disturb mutes phone calls, notifications, and text ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple introduced new controls for limiting how much time customers spend on their devices as the company tackles criticism that its devices are becoming increasingly addictive and ...

Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.