A subsequent X post also allegedly shows a new option for phone calls in One UI 8's Now Bar. Accompanying image suggests users may be able to check in on active phone calls via the pill-shaped button.

The Do Not Disturb feature silences calls, text messages, and other notifications.

What if smartphones were so smart they could block calls, messages and notifications when users got behind the wheel?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 9% of fatal crashes involve a distracted driver, ...

Google is working on re-adding a dedicated shortcut for toggling Do Not Disturb mode from the Quick Settings panel. For a long time, Android let users quickly toggle Do Not Disturb mode from a ...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety said distracted driving continues to be a major traffic safety concern, but it is ...

In recent years, Do Not Disturb has evolved on both iPhones and Android phones: it’s no longer just a simple block on notifications and distractions, but rather a selection of modes you can ...

Summary: Google is bringing back the Do Not Disturb shortcut, with the feature having been made available in the latest Android 16 beta update. You can add this tile to your quick settings panel ...

Today, most devices offer a “Do Not Disturb” feature designed to minimize distractions by silencing calls, messages, and notifications. Research from AAA shows that when drivers use the ...

Still, the nationwide study, "Increasing the Use of Smartphone-Limiting Technology to Combat Distracted Driving," found people use phones anyway, and the "Do Not Disturb" feature could cut phone ...