Notifications from smart devices and computers have "dramatically increased," says one expert. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Ping. Ring. Buzz. These sounds ...

Ping. Ring. Buzz. These sounds delivered from electronics fill our days and nights, repeatedly notifying us that there is something we must pay attention to right away. But constant notifications ...

The joy of push notifications is that they attract your attention when you need to know something has happened or someone needs to reach you. Apple lets you tune how notifications work so you’re not ...

After updating to iOS 15, a number of users have discovered that they are no longer hearing notification sounds for the Mail app. To fix this issue, you may need to adjust your Mail notification ...

In iOS 17.2 and later, Apple lets you customize the alert tone used by your iPhone for default notifications. This is good news for anyone who does not like the "Rebound" tone that Apple introduced in ...

The world is full of loud noises competing for our attention, but sometimes we can’t be fully aware of what’s happening around us. That’s fine, though, because the new Sound Detection feature on ...

Windows 11 brings a redesigned user interface and an overhaul to the system sounds, including different sounds for Light Mode and Dark Mode. When developing Windows 11, the Microsoft audio team ...

In case you haven’t heard, the Pixel 6 is now available to be ordered. If you can’t buy one, but you still want to enjoy the ringtones and notification sounds ...

Want to know who's messaging you without checking your phone? Here’s how to set custom WhatsApp notification sounds for specific contacts quickly. WhatsApp offers several ways to help users stay ...

Smartphone notifications are a constant accompaniment to everyday life—from texts and calls to breaking news and messages from your smart video doorbell—and to avoid non-stop distractions, you need to ...