Constant news alerts popping up on your Android phone can be distracting and disrupt your focus throughout the day. Whether they're from Google News, BBC, Bloomberg, or other news apps, these notifications can quickly become overwhelming.
The good news is you have complete control over which notifications you receive. Here are the most effective methods to stop news notifications on your Android device.
Method 1: Disable Notifications Through Android Settings
This method works for any news app on your device, including BBC, Bloomberg, Yahoo News, and others.
- 1.Open your Android Settings app
- 2.Tap on "Apps & notifications" or "Notifications"
- 3.Select "App notifications" or "See all apps"
- 4.Find and tap on the specific news app sending notifications
- 5.Toggle off "Allow notifications" to completely disable them
This method gives you the most control and ensures no notifications slip through from that particular app.
Method 2: Turn Off Google News Notifications
If Google News is the main culprit, you can disable notifications directly within the app.
- 1.Open the Google News app
- 2.Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner
- 3.Select "Settings" from the menu
- 4.Tap on "Notifications"
- 5.Toggle off "Get notifications" to stop all alerts
This will completely disable Google News notifications while keeping the app functional for when you want to check news manually.
Method 3: Reduce Notification Frequency Instead
If you still want some news alerts but fewer interruptions, you can adjust the frequency settings.
- 1.Open Google News and go to Settings > Notifications
- 2.Look for "Number of notifications" or similar setting
- 3.Change from "Standard" to "Low" frequency
- 4.You can also disable specific notification types like sports, sales, or entertainment while keeping breaking news enabled
This approach lets you stay informed about major events without constant interruptions.
Method 4: Disable Browser News Notifications
Many news websites send notifications through Chrome or other browsers. To stop these:
- 1.Open Chrome and go to Settings
- 2.Tap "Site settings" then "Notifications"
- 3.Review the list of websites allowed to send notifications
- 4.Remove any news sites you no longer want notifications from
Chrome is also introducing automatic features that will disable notifications from sites you consistently ignore, making this process even easier in the future.
Additional Tips
- Check notification history: In Android Settings > Notifications, you can view recent notifications to identify which apps are sending alerts
- Be selective: Consider keeping breaking news notifications enabled while disabling less important categories
- Use Do Not Disturb: Schedule Do Not Disturb mode during work hours or when you need focused time
By taking control of your notification settings, you can create a more peaceful mobile experience while still accessing news on your own terms.
