notifications
n. countablen. messages or alerts on your phone or computer that tell you something new has happened. You get these when you receive a text, an email, or an update from an app.
n. automated alerts or messages delivered by an application or operating system to inform the user of new activity. Often used in the plural to describe the collective stream of digital alerts on a device.
I turned off my notifications so I could focus on my work.
The app sends push notifications whenever someone likes your photo or leaves a comment on your post.
Constant digital notifications can lead to fragmented attention, making it difficult for users to engage in deep, uninterrupted cognitive tasks throughout the workday.
Commonly used in the plural; often paired with the verb 'receive' or 'turn off'.