A new Focus Filter in iOS 16.4 allows you to automatically turn the Always-On display setting on or off when using a specific focus, like Driving, to avoid distractions.
Focus Mode
What are Focus filters and how to use them on iPhone or iPad
Focus on iPhone lets you choose which apps and people can reach you when a specific Focus mode is active. For example, during the Do Not Disturb Focus, you can set your iPhone to only alert you of calls & texts from family members and notifications from a few essential apps such as Slack and Mail.
iOS 16 has improved the Focus feature by introducing Focus filters, and in this tutorial, we will tell you what it is and how to use it on your iPhone or iPad.
5 solutions to stop getting text and app notifications during Do Not Disturb on iPhone
Are you getting iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, and other app notifications even when your iPhone is in Do Not Disturb (DND) mode? It can happen because of allowed apps added as exceptions to Focus modes.
Follow this quick guide to fix this issue and stop apps from notifying you during Do Not Disturb mode.
8 solutions to stop getting calls during Do Not Disturb or Focus mode on iPhone
You shouldn't receive all phone calls, FaceTime calls, or third-party calls when your iPhone is in Do Not Disturb (DND) or any Focus mode. However, if you're getting call notifications even in DND, Sleep Focus, or other Focus modes, here are the solutions to fix this.
How to show an emoji or symbol in your iPhone status bar
Focus mode lets you silence alerts and notifications so that you can focus on other tasks. When a Focus mode is active, it shows an icon in the top status bar and Lock Screen. You can customize this icon with one of 38 symbols such as smiling emoji, books, graduation cap, home, train, fire, bulb, sunset, heart, star, guitar, and more.
Here's how to show an emoji on the top of your iPhone screen.
Satellite brings an iOS 15-inspired Do Not Disturb user experience to jailbroken iOS 14 devices
iOS 15 made several improvements to the iPhone’s native Do Not Disturb feature, essentially rebranding it as “Focus” and adding new features. So we would understand if you feel like you’re missing out while using a jailbroken iOS 14 device.
WhatsApp updated with Focus mode support and two other new features
WhatsApp for iPhone now supports Focus mode on iOS 15, as well as contacts' profile photos in the notification banner and the ability to pause and resume voice recordings.
SmartDND ports iOS 15’s Focus Mode-like features to jailbroken devices
One of the significant upgrades we see in iOS & iPadOS 15 is Focus, which is essentially an upgraded version of the handy Do Not Disturb feature with powerful settings so that users can filter incoming notifications to just those that suit their current activities.
DND setting that permits calls and notifications when iPhone is unlocked is gone in iOS 15
Focus Mode, one of iOS 15's headline new features, is Do Not Disturb (DND) on steroids. Too bad iOS 15 lacks the old setting to only permit notifications when iPhone is unlocked.
How to set up and use Focus mode in iOS 15 on your iPhone
Focus mode is a new feature in iOS 15 which lets you focus on your work, sleep, or any other activity. The feature adds a more personal and customizable touch to the Do Not Disturb mode. It also works across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 12 Monterey. If you've installed the iOS 15 beta on your iPhone, then you can test out the new Focus mode.
How to let calls from specific contact groups through Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb (DND) is a handy feature that lets you keep yourself from being notified when you want some quiet, peaceful time. It does so by silencing all call, text, and app notifications on your iPhone or iPad.
However, there are times when you want peace from all apps and notifications but don't mind getting call or text notifications from a select few people.
In this tutorial, we show you how to exclude certain contacts from the Do Not Disturb feature in iOS. After that, you will get their calls even during times your iPhone is in Do Not Disturb Focus mode.