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Upcoming Android Feature: Rich Ongoing Notifications
Google is in the process of developing a new Android API known as Rich Ongoing Notifications. This innovative feature aims to enable applications to present real-time information directly in the status bar, similar to Apple’s Live Activities showcased in the Dynamic Island on iPhones. This information comes from journalist Rahman, who discovered relevant code within the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release.
The functionality is expected to resemble the current time tracker that appears during phone calls, displaying a small text bubble at the top of your screen that users can tap for more details about an ongoing activity.
Potential Applications and Benefits
According to Rahman’s insights shared on Android Authority, this API will empower apps to generate customizable chips featuring their own text and background colors within the status bar. Such a feature could prove invaluable for various applications, particularly those related to public transportation updates. Users would be able to monitor essential details like departure schedules or estimated arrival times for rideshare services while multitasking with other apps.
Timeline for Release
While this feature shows great promise, it remains under development and may take some time before it becomes available for general use. Rahman anticipates that we might see its official launch alongside Android 16.
This article was initially published on Engadget and can be accessed through this link.
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