James Harper
Customize Notification Summaries on Your iPhone or iPad
This guide will walk you through the steps to customize notification summaries on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1. By following these simple steps, you will be able to control how notifications appear for each app, allowing you to receive either summarized notifications or individual alerts based on your preference.
Step 1: Access Notification Settings
Begin by opening the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down and locate the Notifications option. Tap on it to enter the notifications management screen.
Step 2: Adjust Summary Notification Settings
Within the Notifications menu, you will see the Summarize Notifications option. Tap on it to view your current notification summary settings.
Step 3: Disable Notification Summaries
If you wish to turn off notification summaries completely, toggle the switch next to Summarize Notifications to the off position. This will change the settings so that you receive individual notifications for all apps instead of summarized ones.
Step 4: Customize App-Specific Notification Settings
If you want to turn off notification summaries for specific apps only, scroll down the list of apps displayed in the Notifications menu. For any app that you wish to customize, tap the switch next to the app’s name to disable notifications summaries for that particular app.
Step 5: Restore Summarized Notifications
If you change your mind, you can revert back to receiving summarized notifications at any time. Go back to the Notifications menu, re-enable the Summarize Notifications option, or toggle the switch next to any app to activate summaries again.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
To ensure a smooth experience:
- Check if your device is running iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1, as this feature is only available in these versions.
- Remember that Apple Intelligence must be enabled for notifications to be summarized.
- Stay updated with future iOS releases to access new features related to notification management.
Conclusion
Customizing notification summaries allows you to control how you receive updates from your apps, making it easier to manage alerts. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your notifications suit your preferences.