Android launches Shush and Wind Down, to keep your phone off when it needs to be off

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by Sindy Cator on May 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Google today announced it was adding new features called Shush and Wind Down to the upcoming Android P. Both features are updates to Android’s existing Do Not Disturb mode, intended to make it easier for users to disengage from their phones. Shush is a new gesture to activate Do Not Disturb — by turning your phone screen-down on a flat surface, you’ll put your phone into the mode automatically. Android P will also allow users to set Starred Contacts, people whose messages will get through to you even if your phone is in DND mode. Wind Down is an automatic…