Android 15’s Notification Cooldown is my new favorite feature

Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’m in too many group chats. It’s not a brag or a flex, it’s just kind of a thing that happens. I usually get added to an existing group any time I show up to a new run club, or one of my friends will start a group chat when we’re trying to plan a bigger event. Although it’s a super simple way to keep everyone in the loop on things, eventually, the notifications start to pile up. In the past, that caused me to reach for the mute button early and often, but as of Android 15, I have a new favorite tool — the Notification Cooldown. Here’s what makes this not-quite-a-mute-button so, so good. How often do you silence your phone? 29 votes It's always silent 38 % A few times per week 28 % A few times per month 14 % I never silence my phone 21 % Easier than a mute switch but better than silent mode Ryan Haines / Android Authority Although my finger always hovers close to the mute button when it comes to larger group chats, I’ve never been one to fully sil ... Read full article.