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Apple expands Do Not Disturb into customizable Focus modes for selective notifications
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Focus modes let users create multiple notification profiles, choosing which people and apps can alert them in different contexts.
Engineers can reduce distraction by tailoring alerts to specific work or personal scenarios, improving focus during development cycles. The feature syncs across Apple devices, so a single configuration can enforce consistent notification policies on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. However, the initial setup requires time to define allowed contacts, apps, and automation rules.
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Focus modes replace a single Do Not Disturb toggle with several default and custom notification profiles.
Users can allow or silence notifications per person and app, with options for repeated calls and time-sensitive alerts.
Settings can sync across Apple devices and be triggered automatically by contexts such as driving, workouts, or sleep schedules.
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