Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update introduces AI-powered notifications, improved dark mode, scam detection, and new safety tools, making everyday phone use smoother, safer, and more intuitive. The post ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most ...

When Messages says Contact has Notifications Silenced, the person is in Do Not Disturb or another Focus that disables notifications. Notifications silenced does not mean that you are blocked. Tap ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

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.

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

There is a "You have # new messages" notification that is popping out every 5 minutes, even if I dismiss it. Since Windows doesn't have notification types/categories per app like Android, it's better ...

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 ...

Personally, I usually like receiving notifications about things so I know what’s up with the people in my life. But if you’re playing an immersive game on your fancy new Nintendo Switch 2, you may ...

I like the email notification when a license is going to expire, but I don't want to get that email every day. Could we add either a checkbox for 'email once', or some more flexible settings of email ...

Yes, Google seems to be getting ready to offer split notifications and quick settings panels in Android 16, but the change will be optional. There will seemingly be a setting available, so you’ll be ...

One of the things missing in the first Android 16 QPR1 beta that was seen in leaked builds prior was a split between the notification tray and the Quick Settings panel. That’s still happening, but it ...