In this quick tutorial, we will show you how to decline a phone or FaceTime call with a text message on your iPhone or iPad. We will also show you how to save quick custom replies and use a workaround to auto-reply to incoming phone calls and texts.
Do Not Disturb
QuietApps mitigates interruptions while you use specific apps
Your iPhone comes with a feature known as Do Not Disturb that can help mitigate the influx of notifications when using your device or sleeping, but have you ever wished you could minimize interruptions while using specific apps?
If so, then we advise checking out a powerful new jailbreak tweak called QuietApps by iOS developer smokin1337. With it, you can configure a plethora of convenience options on a per-app basis.
PurpleBar makes it easier to discern whether Do Not Disturb is enabled on the iPhone X
The iPhone X’s notch meant that Apple needed to re-engineer the Status Bar for optimal space-savings. Unfortunately, one of its shortcomings is that it can be difficult to discern whether Do Not Disturb mode is enabled at first glance.
PurpleBar is a new free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer smokin1337 that aims to solve this problem, and it does so by colorizing the Status Bar text purple whenever Do Not Disturb is turned on.
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How to allow calls and texts from specific contacts with Do Not Disturb on
The Do Not Disturb feature on your device is a handy tool for those times when you need to unplug. But, if an emergency pops up, you still want calls or texts from certain contacts to get through.
One way to do this is to add those contacts to your Favorites or create a new group for them. However, there is another way to allow those important phone calls and messages to come through by using the Emergency Bypass setting.
Hush toggles Do Not Disturb by placing your iPhone face down
Do Not Disturb mode, which can be toggled from Control Center or from the Settings app, is a timelessly handy feature that I use to keep iPhone notifications at bay when I’m busy.
But a new free jailbreak tweak called Hush by iOS developer smokin1337 promises to make accessing Do Not Disturb mode even easier by merely letting you place your handset face-down to activate the feature.
iOS 12 may bring new DND options for auto-rejecting phone calls and muting notifications
Among several iPhone and iPad enhancements said to be in tow for this year's iOS 12 software update (code-named “Peace”) is an enhanced Do Not Disturb Mode with additional toggles for filtering out unwanted phone calls and notifications, according to a new report Monday.
How to customize the auto-reply response of your Driving Focus mode on iPhone
Driving Focus is an important step towards minimizing interaction with your iPhone behind the wheel and, more widely, an asset for road safety. The Auto-Reply feature inside Driving Focus mode automatically sends a message to your favorite or selected contacts when they message you while Driving Focus is turned on.
The default auto-reply message is “I'm driving with Focus turned on. I'll see your message when I get where I'm going.”
If the above default message does not sound like your kind of jargon, follow these simple steps to personalize the stock reply.
What is Driving Focus and how to enable it automatically on your iPhone
The leading cause of automobile accidents in the United States is distracted driving. To have a safe drive, you should set up and use Driving Focus (previously called Do Not Disturb While Driving). This will ensure that you aren't disturbed by notifications and calls from people.
In this handy guide, we show you how to use Driving Focus on iOS 15 or later, customize it, and set it to activate automatically when you drive.
How to automatically silence all notifications when you start a workout on your Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch can automatically activate the Fitness Focus and silence all notifications hitting your wrist during a workout session. Here's how to set up this handy feature, so you aren't distracted by calls, texts, or app notifications when you're working out.