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This Android 16 feature solved my biggest problem with phone notifications - how it works


I don't have to rely on silent mode anymore just to maintain my peace of mind.

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETHave you ever been relaxing when, out of nowhere, your phone blows up with notifications? Once this feature is enabled, it automatically lowers the volume and minimizes alerts (for up to two minutes) when several notifications arrive in a short amount of time. Jack Wallen/ZDNETNow that Notification Cooldown has had a chance to gestate, I've found the feature works as it was intended, which means those constant interruptions have dramatically lessened.

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