Google is developing an AI-powered notification summary feature for Android to help manage overwhelming alerts from messaging apps. Unlike Apple’s version, this feature will only summarize ...

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A frustrating Android 16 bug is causing some users to miss notifications, as new alerts are silent when an existing notification is in the shade. The good news is that Google has acknowledged the ...

Android 17 splits notifications and Quick Settings into separate panels and brings back individual Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles..

Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...

Android 16 officially rolled out a few weeks ago, and in addition to enhanced protection and productivity enhancements, the latest OS introduced several changes to how notifications are received. If ...

In my switch to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as my main phone in recent months, there’s just one thing that continues to annoy me. Samsung seemingly feels the need to ruin Android notifications, and it’s the ...

Android 17 leaks hint at a split notifications panel and the return of separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles.

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David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...