Cut down on distractions and keep mission-critical info front and center. Use iOS Focus Modes to create a personalized, hands-off travel companion.

This article explains how to turn off the Do Not Disturb setting of the Focus feature on an iPad. We also cover methods for turning on this setting. Swipe down from the top right of your iPad display.

For the past 15 years or so, the proliferation of smartphones has completely altered daily life. Being connected to the internet nearly all of the time can greatly increase your productivity.

Driving requires your full attention - but that doesn't stop your smartphone buzzing and tempting you to find out why. How are you supposed to resist? For anyone with an iPhone, Apple has included a ...

Have you ever seen a little message at the bottom of your iMessage chat that says your contact “has notifications silenced?” This is Focus Status, and they’re using Apple’s updated Do Not Disturb ...

Because smart phones, tablets, and computers have become such a major part of our everyday lives, it can be difficult to find time to step away from them. Days are filled with text messages, e-mails, ...

If you're like me, you know the pain of constantly being interrupted by iPhone notifications. Nothing is worse than being rudely interrupted and embarrassed during your nightly dinner by a pointless ...

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