Simplifying the notification chaos: Android 15 to the rescue

Android 15 Developer Preview 2
Android 15 Developer Preview 2

The noticeable relief from those persistent notification settings that force you to helplessly reach for it to go away will be a joy. Your Android 15 assistant is now available when you need it.

The Notification Channel, which I think is a cool feature of Android, can be used to let you choose which app alerts are displayed and how the alerts are projected. Yet for some people, it may be that they download so many apps that they lose track of one channel, making the process of customizing almost seem like a chore.

What’s encouraging is that the Android 15 beta shows signs of an improved technology. Through the process of signaling out channels you don’t use regularly, only those that bring you relevant notifications will become visible. Behold – a notification settings menu free of all the unnecessary clutter!

In this case, a digital product such as a social media platform may have scope for a variety of pages, profiles, posts, and announcements. Now, the user will get only those channels that are available with active notifications and the rest will merge as background. The other channels that are left will be hidden under the “Show Unused Channels” option, which can be accessed whenever required.

Dynamically adjusting notification settings makes this a great convenience for those who are frustrated with notification settings. This reduces information overload by letting you focus on alerts that contain actionable information. However, it is difficult to tell right now when this feature will be released; The fact that the new version of Android 15 has been developed to include it as one of the basic features is a positive sign, though.