How I'm Using iOS Focus Modes to Reduce Distractions
In iOS 15, Apple introduced a new feature called Focus. I didn't care for the mode when iOS 15 was introduced. However, with iOS 16, Apple gave its Focus feature steroids. Focus on iOS 16 is my favourite thing Apple added to its products.
I must admit, the Focus feature is beneficial when you want to get work done. It is also helpful when you want to focus on a task and blind out unnecessary distractions.
In this post, I'll talk about how I use Focus in my daily routine to help minimize unwanted notifications.
However and first of all:
What does Focus in iOS do
Originally, Focus was an expansion of Do Not Disturb. It allowed the users to make a set of different permissions to control the behaviour of iOS devices and apps. You can have separate filters for notifications when you are at work, when you are sleeping, when you are studying, and much more.
iOS 16 improved all of this. Instead of only controlling the behaviour of iOS and the allowed notifications, now you can…
