Pixel phones running Android 16 or older, on the other hand, show a lot of notification information by default, with full banner notifications displayed on the lock screen, content, and all.

Google is making updates to notifications in Android 16 QPR1 for Pixel devices, with new shortcuts and an updated lock screen layout.

Android 16 totally changes how notifications work on your phone, thanks to two new features Overwhelmed by notifications? Want to find important information more easily? Help is on the way.

Live Updates are Android's version of iOS' Live Activities, and they're finally here in Android 16 QPR1. Here's how they work.