Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

Android 17 leak shows Google may fix one UI mistake and double down on another

A new leak shows what Android 17's split Quick Settings/Notifications UI could look like on foldables, and the comeback of a ...

Here’s how Android 17’s app lock will handle notifications

While Android 16 QPR3 is in beta right now and is the next major software release before Android 17 drops, there has been no ...
Fox News

Android Sound Notifications help you catch key alerts

Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...
BGR

Google Has Quietly Changed Chrome On Your Android Phone - Here's How

When you visit a new website using Chrome on Android, you may receive a request to enable notifications. These notifications are meant to help you track meeting reminders, deals, news updates, and ...

Stop unnecessary notifications on Android and iPhone with Notification Summary feature

If constant phone notifications are distracting you throughout the day, the Notification Summary feature can help. Available ...
The New York Times

How to Put Your Phone in Vacation Mode

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 ...