The Android notification area is a place to see information about missed calls, incoming email messages, music that’s currently playing, and all sorts of other information. If you happen to have a ...

Google is working on a significant revamp of Android’s notification and Quick Settings panels for Android 16. The new design for both panels doesn’t take up the entire screen, which is nice. However, ...

Android 15 source code has revealed a new notifications and Quick Settings panel design. The new change will potentially split the two in Android 16. Users will need to use two fingers when dragging ...

Google is reportedly working on a big change to Android 16’s notifications panel. The notification shade that the OS has used for years was introduced in Android 12, so it may be time to refresh it.

One of the things missing in the first Android 16 QPR1 beta that was seen in leaked builds prior was a split between the notification tray and the Quick Settings panel. That’s still happening, but it ...

In 2026, the notification situation has clearly gotten out of hand. The sheer number of apps on the average person's device means that, potentially, you could scroll for hours before you ever find the ...

Android 15 will arrive on phones in the next few weeks. The upcoming update is creating excitement with its new features and improvements. Hints from the source code, released earlier this month, ...

Google already released Android 15 to AOSP and plans to send it out as an update to Pixel phones in the coming weeks. Once that happens, we’ll focus on the next big QPR update that’s scheduled for ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

An internal Android 17 build codenamed CinnamonBun could trigger excitement for Android foldable fans. While early Android 16 beta builds hinted at a split layout, the change never made it to the ...