You can adjust the volume on a Google Hangouts call simply by adjusting the volume of the device you're using — there's no volume button in Google Hangouts itself. Google Hangouts does let you mute ...

One of the iPhone features I want most is volume control for individual apps. Sadly, such a feature isn't part of iOS 17, a release that will deliver several new features that are nice to have. I need ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. The volume mixer is one of the most useful ...

Amazon could auto-adjust speakers with a new "adaptive volume" feature that increases volume when the device is in a noisy setting. Amazon is now working to solve quite a frustrating occurrence with ...

This is the easiest way to change output volume on your Windows 11 computer. The steps are as follows: Click on the volume icon available on the system tray of the Windows 11 taskbar. This will open ...

When watchOS 26 is released in September, it will introduce several new and exciting features to your current Apple Watch. Some of the most notable additions include a wrist flick gesture for managing ...

Apple removed the volume bar from iPhone lock screens when iOS 16 launched, forcing users to rely solely on physical volume buttons for audio adjustments. While those buttons work fine, they only let ...

Amazon is bringing a new feature known as ‘Adaptive Volume’ to its Alexa-powered smart home speakers lineup. This is aimed at eliminating a volume-related issue with smart home speakers. With Adaptive ...

Sound controls in Windows have always left something to be desired, often forcing you to dive into sub-menus to change audio output devices or adjust volume for specific programs. According to the ...

Just over a month after the release of its much-hyped Fitness+ subscription, Apple is giving Watch users a new way to incorporate the service's features into their walks. With the launch of the "Time ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, ...

I’ve used an Apple Watch since its 2015 launch, and during that decade, I’ve had Silent Mode enabled the whole time. When I first got a ding on my wrist unexpectedly, I immediately opted for ...