My volume buttons now do more than just change the volume, and yours can too.

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 ...

I've been experimenting with the latest Apple Watch features ever since watchOS 26 beta was released in August. Now that watchOS 26 in its final form has been released, it's time to chat about the ...

If you listen to your music randomly—using the shuffle songs function in iTunes or on an iPod, or with the iTunes DJ (formerly Party Shuffle) feature in iTunes, for example—you’ve probably noticed ...

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 ...

Spotify attempts to improve its shared-queue feature, Group Session, by launching shared volume control, a new capability that lets listeners adjust the volume of a song if they’re sharing a ...

Google Assistant may be the best digital assistant, but the Google Nest speakers aren't the best-sounding smart speakers. The best smart speakers have great bass and full treble and fill your room.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Following are the ways by which you can turn off the DING sound when changing Volume or at least avoid it. Change Volume from the Quick Action Menu Disable notification or alert sound for your wired ...

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 ...