User profile for user: murray22
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Stop Apple telling people my Focus status.

I want to use the Focus options in ios but Apple now tells everyone what my status is. i.e. notifications are turned off because I'm driving. I don't want people to know this information. I have spoken to Apple Support but they don't know how to enable Focus, but at the same time not broadcast my status. I'd rather not have people know I'm driving, or have do not disturb, or that I'm sleeping whatever. This seems to be Apple violating my privacy and if I'm not mistaken be a violation of GDPR.



iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 11:24 PM

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User profile for user: Ingo2711
Ingo2711
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Posted on Nov 25, 2025 12:40 AM

Did you try to disable the Auto-Reply by setting it to "No One" in the Focus settings for driving on your iPhone?

Stay focused while driving with iPhone – Apple Support


As far as I know, there is no notification for your contacts, if your Sleep Focus or Do Not Disturb is enabled.

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Stop Apple telling people my Focus status.

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