Driving Focus, previously named Do Not Disturb While Driving, limits iPhone notifications when you're on the road.

When "Share Focus Status" is enabled on your iPhone or iPad, anyone texting you will be automatically told you're using a Focus mode.

Let’s be honest: We’re addicted to our phones. We check our phones an alarming number of times per day, which can ...

Our smartphones can be major distractions. For me, this is confirmed by my screen time breakdown informing me that I pick up my phone about 144 times per day (based on a three-week average), which ...

What if the device you carry everywhere—the one you often blame for distractions and wasted time—could actually become your secret weapon for getting more done? It’s no secret that smartphones, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You’re probably familiar with your iPhone’s Do Not Disturb ...

I was amused during the iOS 18 and the iPhone 16 releases that the main visual indicator of Apple Intelligence -- the full-screen, color-at-the-edges Siri animation -- was noticeably missing. Apple ...

Streamlining your daily tasks and enhancing productivity has never been easier with iPhone automations. Using the power of the iOS Shortcuts app, you can automate repetitive actions, improve focus, ...

This story first appeared in Advisorator, Jared’s weekly tech advice newsletter. Sign up for free to get more tips every Tuesday. When my new iPhone 16 Pro Max arrived last month, I saw it not just as ...

You may have noticed a mysterious purple person icon on your Apple Watch. There's a good explanation for why it's there, and ...