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    #830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications

    January 4th, 2026 · 86 minutes

    Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control.

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    How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support
    Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support
    Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support
    Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support
    Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support
    View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support
    Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support
    Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support
    Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support
    Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support
    Amber alert - Wikipedia