I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Google is preparing to supercharge Android’s Do Not Disturb mode settings in Android 15. Hidden within the latest Android 15 QPR1 beta is a new Priority Mode menu that lets you create fully ...

Summary: Google is bringing back the Do Not Disturb shortcut, with the feature having been made available in the latest Android 16 beta update. You can add this tile to your quick settings panel and ...

Google is working on re-adding a dedicated shortcut for toggling Do Not Disturb mode from the Quick Settings panel. For a long time, Android let users quickly toggle Do Not Disturb mode from a Quick ...

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Among the many visual updates in Android 16, there are also some functional changes, including the return of a one-tap Do Not Disturb function in the Quick Settings. When Google added Modes to Android ...

With Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, Google is overhauling Do Not Disturb with customizable “Modes.” You can “Minimize distractions and take control of your attention with modes for sleep, work, driving, and ...

A recent update made it harder to toggle Do Not Disturb on your Pixel—here's how to get it back. Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, ...

Android offers various ways to reduce digital noise from its users. At times, it even provides a variety of modes that sound confusing because they are so similar. A case in point is Android's Do Not ...

Android Auto users have long faced frustration with Do Not Disturb (DND) activating incorrectly, sometimes silencing notifications for passengers as well as drivers. Google has now addressed one of ...

Research reveals that smartphones in the workplace can lead to a remarkable 34% rise in productivity. Considering all the cool things you can do with your device, this finding is no longer surprising.