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Push Notification
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What Is Push Notification?
A push notification is a message that pops up on your mobile device or computer, even when you're not actively using the app that sent it. These alerts can include texts, images, or sounds designed to grab your attention and pull you back into an app or website.
Word Origins:
The term combines "push" (actively sending something) and "notification" (an act of notifying). It emerged in 2009 when Apple introduced the Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) for iOS devices, creating a standardized way for apps to "push" alerts to users.
Impact on Digital Wellness
Push notifications are one of the primary sources of digital distraction in modern life. The average smartphone user receives 46-63 push notifications per day, each one interrupting focus and potentially triggering Attention Residue where our mind lingers on the interruption even after dismissing it.
Managing Push Notifications
To maintain digital wellness, consider:
- Batching notifications to specific times
- Using "Do Not Disturb" modes
- Disabling non-essential notifications
- Setting up notification-free zones or times
- Implementing a "notification audit" every few months
Related Terms
- Notification Anxiety: The stress and unease caused by constant notification alerts
- Digital Distraction: Interruptions to focus and attention caused by digital devices
- Notification Fatigue: Mental exhaustion from receiving too many notifications
- Digital Boundaries: Setting limits on digital interactions and interruptions