Mobile phones, an increasing part of daily life as people pressure to stay connected, are contributing to traffic deaths. "Do Not Disturb" feature could cut phone interactions by more than 40%.

TAMPA, Fla. - In an era where constant connectivity is the norm, "Do Not Disturb" features on our phones offer a valuable pause, silencing notifications, or phone calls, for periods of time. This ...

Before Do Not Disturb came on the scene, our options used to be limited to turning the ringer off, turning the phone on vibrate, hiding text messages and calls from certain contacts or turning the ...

To instantly turn on DND, swipe down on your phone screen twice and tap "Do Not Disturb" from the tray. If it's not there, you can add it by hitting the pencil icon, then long-pressing and ...

Using the "Do Not Disturb" feature on your phone is helping to reduce distracted driving, according to a new report from AAA.Despite texting bans in almost all 50 states, AAA says distracted ...

In recent years, Do Not Disturb has evolved on both iPhones and Android phones: it’s no longer just a simple block on notifications and distractions, but rather a selection of modes you can ...

Obviously then, having our phones on 'do not disturb' at all times might not be the best idea. But, there are still ways to manage your phone stress even if you have notifications on, says Kaur ...

In 2023, nearly 41,000 deadly vehicle crashes occurred in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted driving was responsible for 8% of fatal collisions, ...

If you're wondering where the "Do Not Disturb" feature is on your iPhone, or how to activate it, look no further! Our step-by-step guide will show you everything you need to know about Do Not ...

But you can also make it even easier to access your device’s Do Not Disturb mode and silence or unsilence your phone on the fly, if you want. Android Do Not Disturb shortcut #2: The Pixel tap dance ...

There’s a movement going on among people who own smartphones and want less of them in their lives. They’re switching back to ...