‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android

Google is reportedly engaged on a brand new Android API for what it’s calling Wealthy Ongoing Notifications, which might permit apps to show at-a-glance info in a standing bar very similar to Apple’s Dwell Actions within the Dynamic Island on iPhone. That is based on journalist , who noticed the code within the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 launch. It may work loads just like the time tracker that presently seems whenever you’re on a cellphone name, with a little bit of textual content in a bubble on the prime of the show that you could faucet to open the app for extra particulars.

Writing for Android Authority, Rahman says the API “will let apps create chips with their very own textual content and background colour that stay within the standing bar.” It might be particularly helpful for issues like transit updates, permitting customers to maintain observe of pertinent info like departure occasions or an Uber’s ETA whereas utilizing different apps. The function isn’t but full, although, and it may nonetheless be a while earlier than we see it. Rahman predicts it’ll arrive with Android 16.