We’ve all been there. You sit down to focus on a task, only to have your iPhone light up with a stream of pings, banners, and buzzes. Notifications are useful, but when they’re constant, they pull you out of your flow and leave you feeling scattered. That’s where Apple’s Focus Modes come in.

Your iPhone home screen doesn’t have to be a cluttered mess of apps and folders. Apple gave us a secret weapon in iOS: widget stacks. When used properly, they can turn your phone into a streamlined, context-aware dashboard that shows you exactly what you need, when you need it. No more swiping between screens or digging through endless folders.