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Step 2 of 6 · iPhone Settings That Cut the Noise

Work Focus on weekdays, 9–6 or whatever you actually work

Work Focus on weekdays, 9–6 or whatever you actually work — step 2 of 6 in iPhone Settings That Cut the Noise. Allow Calendar, Mail if you must, Slack/Teams if that is the job, Messages from VIPs. Ban shopping, news, and games.

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Free phones tip: Work Focus on weekdays, 9–6 or whatever you actually work (step 2 of 6 from "iPhone Settings That Cut the Noise").

Allow Calendar, Mail if you must, Slack/Teams if that is the job, Messages from VIPs. Ban shopping, news, and games. Home Screen: optional extra page with only work apps — nice, not required.

Turn on Focus Status so Messages can say you're quiet. People who matter will text anyway.

You'll need

  • Sleep Focus scheduled
  • Work Focus scheduled or DND
  • Favorites can break through

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