Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big changes are coming with Android 16 QPR1, which is currently in beta. One ...

Among the many updates in Android 16 QPR1’s big redesign is a new look for notifications which includes more prominent shortcuts for settings, history, and also an updated lock screen layout too.

Android has always handled notifications better than the iPhone. You get organized alerts, quick updates, and a system that mostly works on its own. However, as you ...

Google is experimenting with transparent notifications in Android 16. Notifications will appear transparent only when shown on the lock screen and on top of other apps. It’s unlikely that Google will ...

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Google is experimenting with putting the lock screen clock in more surfaces, including the top of the notifications panel. This feature isn’t live yet in the latest Android 16 beta, but it could ...

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new ...

It may seem like a paradox, but notifications are both the best and the worst part of owning an Android device. On the one hand, notifications let us stay on top of important incoming info — be it a ...

When you visit a new website using Chrome on Android, you may receive a request to enable notifications. These notifications are meant to help you track meeting reminders, deals, news updates, and ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big ...