Having notification icons in the status bar is one of Android’s advantages. That is not something iOS offers, and it’s a really neat feature to have. You can always glance at the status bar to see if ...

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 ...

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 ...

Both Android and iOS equipped devices share similar notification features since iOS was released. In addition to the capability to attach sounds to incoming notifications, users of both platforms have ...

Bird Bar gives you access to your notification drop-down, even when the menu bar isn't visible. We've all been there: You settle down for some intense Angry Birds action, and you get a text ...

I know I said we were done with the Android M features for today, but this one just popped up courtesy of Googler Roman Nurik. According to a post of his over on Google+, in Android M, we could see ...

Are you wondering how that mysterious icon ended up on your Android phone’s start screen? Annoyed at the ads clogging your notification bar? You aren’t alone. Thousands of Android apps now include ...

If you’re wondering what some of those weird icons are on your Galaxy S9 we’re here to help. This quick guide will help you understand what all the notification bar icons mean. We’re talking about ...

Android devices are primarily known for their ability to customize the look and features. The facility to root the smartphone and gain the maximum potential of hardware is the most significant ...

In this guide we’ll explain what some of those weird notification bar icons are on your OnePlus 6 screen. Whether you see a circle with a line through it or three little dots, we’re here to help.

One of the niftier features that debuted on Android Oreo is colored media notifications, which take the color of the album art or video that you’re listening to. Android Q Beta 2 takes those ...