The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

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To temporarily silence all those attention-seeking notifications, use the Focus setting on your iPhone or Android device.