Here's how to manage notifications on any Android phone, be it Samsung, Google, or OnePlus, and make the most of the tools each brand offers.

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly ...

Android 16 officially rolled out a few weeks ago, and in addition to enhanced protection and productivity enhancements, the latest OS introduced several changes to how notifications are received. If ...

It takes some effort on every Galaxy device to tune notifications so that we don’t become bombarded with alerts at all waking moments. One UI 7 provides an avenue for that, as well as other advanced ...

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One UI 7 has proven to be a solid upgrade from One UI 6, which is based on Android 14. The UI offers much more refined options and really makes the Galaxy S25 series a joy to use, which doesn’t ...

Android 16 introduces Live Updates, a new class of notifications for ongoing activities. Live Updates are prominently displayed on the lock screen as well as on the status bar. These notifications are ...

You can silence nonessential alerts and calls on your iPhone or Android device for later but still allow designated people and apps to reach you. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer frequently ...

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