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The secret to summarizing notifications on Android – Computerworld
At this point, I think it’s safe to say the current wave of “AI everything” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Let’s not sugarcoat it: The vast majority of generative-AI gobbledegook is unreliable, impractical, and more about marketing than any manner of real-world benefit for us — the (alleged) humans meant to be benefiting from it. But here and…
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Apple Intelligence’s ‘Reduce Interruptions’ Mode Can Help You Deal With All Your Notifications
iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 have introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which allows you to use Apple Intelligence to decrease distractions without disabling notifications entirely. This has been a lifesaver for my workflow, since it lets me focus on writing but still shows me any urgent updates I might need to see right away. If you have…
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Android 16 could get iPhone-like ‘ongoing’ notifications
Android 16 may come with a new “Rich Ongoing Notifications” feature that lets developers keep persistent notifications in the Android status bar, according to Android 15 beta code discovered by Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman, who frequently dives into code to surface coming features. Right now, the code enables adding a pill-shaped icon with custom text and background color to the…
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Over 5,000 Fake Microsoft Notifications Fueling Email Compromise Campaigns
Check Point’s Harmony Email & Collaboration team detected over 5,000 emails disguised as Microsoft product notifications, which could lead to email extortion, the cybersecurity company said on Oct. 2. The emails stand out for their polished appearance and the inclusion of legitimate links. The announcement comes as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the ongoing risks posed by phishing attacks.…
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Android 15 Will Silence Old and Irrelevant Notifications
Android 15 will soon start silencing alerts older than two weeks to help prevent notification hell, especially when booting a device you haven’t used in a while. I don’t like it when old notifications pile up, increasing my anxiety levels and making it more difficult than necessary to separate the wheat from the chaff. That’s about to change in an…
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Google Chrome makes it easier to opt out of annoying notifications on Android
Google is expanding a Chrome safety feature to help you cancel pesky website notifications with a single tap. It’s already available on Pixels and is coming to more Android devices; adding a simple unsubscribe button in the notification so that you can get rid of websites you didn’t mean to subscribe to, like horoscopes or weird facts about ducks (there’s…
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How to disable Start menu account notifications on Windows 11
To disable account-related notifications in Windows 11’s Start menu, open Settings > Personalization > Start and turn off “Show account-related notifications.” On Windows 11, the Start menu can show notifications to alert users about related information and actions they may need to take on their Microsoft account, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to disable the feature. The…
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Windows 11 build 22635.4082 adds Lock screen media controls and enhances notifications
Windows 11 build 22635.4082 releases in the Beta Channel as the update KB5041876. This flight introduces new media controls in the Lock screen, adds a new option to disable notifications, and updates the Delivery Optimizations settings. Also, the update continues in the Start menu to change the views of the All Apps menu. As part of the Beta Channel development,…
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