Dr. Mac demystifies iPhone features such as Notifications, Deliver Quietly, and Focus.
Focus Mode
Focus Mode in iOS 16 May Offer More Features, Customization Options
As rich as the feature already is in terms of customization, it looks like Apple is planning more for Focus Mode in iOS 16.
Apple Watch Theater Mode Helps You Be a Polite Moviegoer
At the movie theater, it’s important to keep your devices from disturbing others. Apple Watch Theater Mode is great for that.
These 5 Focus Mode Tips Could Revolutionize Your Life
One of the best features of iOS show lets you control who and which apps can interrupt you. Here are some tips to make the most of Focus Mode.
Focus Mode and Thwarted Criminals – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-23
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a (resolved) hostage situation in Amsterdam, and some tips for Focus Mode setup.
Thursdays with Bob: Modes of Focus – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-20
Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins Kelly to talk about how you can use the new Focus Modes to make your devices work harder for you. (And before you ask, yes Kelly wanted to call today’s “Depeche (Focus) Mode.”)
Receive Signal Messenger Notifications Just From Certain People
Little known fact: you can allow Signal Messenger notifications from specific contacts in Focus Mode. You add the person, not the app.
Background Sounds Makes Your iPhone a White Noise Generator
If you need to tune out distracting sounds, white noise generators can help. An iOS Accessibility feature, Background Sounds, gives you that.
iOS 15 Focus: Custom Pages For Different Workflows
Make Custom Pages with Focus in iOS 15 for different workflows!
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How to Maximize Focus Mode on iOS 15
The new Focus Mode options in iOS 15 offer a lot of customization to the retired Do Not Disturb feature. Let’s walk through setting them up.