Google is developing an AI-powered “notification organizer” to automatically group your notifications into categories like promotions, news, and social. Expected to debut in an Android 16 quarterly ...

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

If I told any average person that my Android phone’s notifications could now be sticky, shareable, and extra-smart about snoozing, they’d probably look at me like I was a lunatic. And, let’s be honest ...

Android 17 Beta 3 includes strings for a new “Notification rules” feature that provides granular control over notifications from certain apps and people. Users can assign from five specific actions to ...

Google is now rolling out a non-trivial Android update, and its most important aspect is not its contents but its spot on the calendar. With its latest bundle of new features for Android 16, Google ...

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 ...

Android’s notification system is one of its strongest features. However, as much as I try to keep things tidy, there are a lot of settings to check. Thankfully, a recent “Notification Organizer” ...

Google has updated Android’s battery notification for headphones and earbuds to be a bit more glanceable. Appearing on initial Bluetooth connection or when the case is open, the old expanded “Devices” ...

Every now and then, a new phone feature comes along that really makes you sit up and say: “Now, that’s cool.” Today, my fellow Android-appreciating animal, is one of those days — quite literally. No ...

Android is already known for its powerful notification system, but Google appears ready to take things even further. A new feature called "Notification Rules" has surfaced in Android 17 Beta, hinting ...

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 ...