Silent mode and Do Not Disturb. Here's the difference between each setting and when it may be best to choose one over the ...

You can make exceptions if there are certain alerts you still want to receive. You manage Do Not Disturb options in the Settings app. When you don't want to be bothered, Do Not Disturb is the perfect ...

Mobile phones, an increasing part of daily life as people pressure to stay connected, are contributing to traffic deaths. "Do Not Disturb" feature could cut phone interactions by more than 40%.

In 2023, nearly 41,000 deadly vehicle crashes occurred in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted driving was responsible for 8% of fatal collisions, ...

I turned off my phone notifications for an entire week. It made me a less disturbed person, but the people closest to me got ...

Earlier this fall I grabbed drinks with a friend and got a glimpse into their phone. Not in an invasive way; I simply clocked that every time someone liked their photo dump on Instagram, the New York ...

Distracted driving has been a problem since the first motorists slid behind steering wheels. Eating, smoking, talking to friends and flipping through radio stations have caused countless accidents ...

Using the "Do Not Disturb" feature on your phone is helping to reduce distracted driving, according to a new report from AAA.Despite texting bans in almost all 50 states, AAA says distracted driving ...

The Florida Highway Patrol and AAA see "Do Not Disturb" smartphone settings as a potential lifesaver on the roads. Some insurance carriers are exploring discounts for drivers who enable these features ...

We all think we can “just check one thing.” One text. One notification. One quick glance. But here’s the gut-check: at ...

National Do No Disturb While Driving (DNDWD) Day arrives on Oct. 16 this year. But many drivers still aren’t using this distraction-busting phone feature, new data shows. Just 29% of drivers say they ...