The government tested “emergency alerts” on millions of phones across the UK yesterday (September 7). The sound, which rang out at 3pm, was the second-ever trial of the government programme. Some ...

The message, which was last sent out on April 2023, will be received on 87 million mobile phones with 4G and 5G, in line with a recommendation from the Covid inquiry regarding crisis preparation.

Android users can follow the same process by searching "Emergency ... The AA advised that drivers should become familiar with the alert sound and vibration, and avoid interacting with the message ...

Google is cleaning up Android’s “Sound & vibration” settings page in the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 update. Instead of one long list, the new layout groups settings into distinct categories like “sound ...

With Notification Cooldown, those endless alerts finally get toned down, so you can breathe easier and stay focused.

09:32, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 Updated: 09:38, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 The UK's Emergency Alert system is being tested this weekend, with an alarm set to be sent to millions of devices across the country. A ...

BRITS with older mobiles will miss the UK's upcoming test of its Emergency Alert System. The upcoming 2025 drill – which is meant to simulate a genuine emergency, like flooding or fires – will go out ...