Notification Cooldown

Do you ever feel like your phone is constantly buzzing, dinging, and lighting up, turning into a digital Christmas tree of alerts? You're not alone. While notifications are essential for staying connected, they can quickly become overwhelming. Thankfully, Android users have a new secret weapon against notification overload: Notification Cooldown.

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This smart new feature, which has been making its way to Pixel phones and is expected in the upcoming Android 16, is designed to give you a much-needed break when your phone is bombarded with alerts. It's incredibly simple and, best of all, entirely automatic.

What is this magic I hear you ask?

Imagine this: your phone suddenly gets a flurry of messages, emails, or app updates all at once. Instead of each one blasting through with full volume and vibration, Notification Cooldown steps in. According to Google's description, if you receive "many notifications within a short time," your device will automatically lower its volume and minimize alerts for up to one minute.

Think of it as an intelligent, temporary mute button that flips on and off without you lifting a finger. It doesn't block notifications from appearing on your screen; it simply quiets the storm of sounds and vibrations. Crucially, important alerts like phone calls, alarms, and messages from your priority contacts will still come through at their normal volume, ensuring you don't miss anything critical.
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• Open your phone's Settings app.
• Navigate to the "Notifications" section.
• You'll find "Notification Cooldown" listed there.
• Toggle it on.

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