Sound and vibration settings open on an android smartphone that is placed on a laptop - Korosi Francois-Zoltan/Shutterstock For years, we relied heavily on headphones ...

For years, we relied heavily on headphones and speakers to improve the listening experience, as older smartphones usually didn't feature advanced, powerful speakers. But those days are largely gone.

Your phone's volume overlay — the user interface that allows you to manage your volume and alerts settings — probably isn't something you think about often. Each operating system has its own style of ...