The icons at the top of our Android smartphones have changed a lot over time. As more features are added, more icons appear, and it can get a bit confusing at times.

Google is considering changing which icons Android will use to show notifications in the status bar, notifications shelf, and always-on display. The company is experimenting with using apps ...

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New notification icons in Android 15. One of the standout potential features is a change in the appearance of notification icons. Android 15 might bring more color and vibrancy to notification ...

Google is experimenting with replacing notification icons with app icons in Android 15. Android expert Mishaal Rahman, writing for Android Authority, uncovered the changes while exploring the Android ...

With Android 14, Google removed the ability to long press an icon on the homescreen to quickly see notifications from that app. Previously, you’d be able to see any available notifications from ...

In the Android 14 system, long-pressing an icon will only display app shortcuts, as well as app information, paused apps, and widgets. In fact, this change came during the Android 14 beta.

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If you're missing messages, check out these handy steps to help fix your Android notifications. Sometimes it's just a matter of checking (or unchecking) a box.