Although you should keep them on, you can turn off AMBER alerts on both iPhones and Androids through the Notifications menu.

Your Android's Do Not Disturb mode can silence notifications, alerts, phone calls, and text messages when you want to tune ...

There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...

Call forwarding allows you to redirect incoming calls to another number, ensuring you don't miss important calls. It's particularly handy when you're unavailable, traveling, or prefer calls to go to a ...

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 ...

ST. LOUIS — A powerful storm system is set to sweep through the St. Louis region Wednesday, bringing the risk of destructive winds, hail and tornadoes. As the storms move in, your phone may sound an ...

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