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 ...

Android users can now share live video with 911 operators. The telecommunicator initiates the request. The feature is available on devices with Android 8 or higher. Calling 911 can be stressful, and ...

Android 16 first came out in June but, in a change from its usual yearly update schedule, a second iteration is now on the way. Android has announced new features ranging from AI-powered notification ...

For now, only Google Pixel users will receive AI-generated summaries of long texts and group chats. For now, only Google Pixel users will receive AI-generated summaries of long texts and group chats.

Your Android device is a powerhouse of versatility, handling nearly any task from complex productivity workflows to instant global communication. Yet, you may still encounter a frustrating scenario: ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

You can change notification sounds for emails and calendar events directly within the new Outlook app for Windows. In classic Outlook, you can choose whether to play a sound when a new email arrives.

If you’ve ever opened your Chrome browser and been hit with endless pop-ups, from random blogs, e-commerce sites, or news alerts you didn’t even remember subscribing to, this is for you. Browser ...

Apple's ecosystem is known for its seamless integration of devices. From picking up a FaceTime call on your Mac to replying to texts from your iPad, everything is connected to your Apple ID. This ...

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 ...

These days, you will find almost all the apps that are installed on your iPhone sending notifications about different services, deals, and features they offer. Then there's stuff you actually want to ...

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 ...