Subj : Android 16 could introduce a big Do Not Disturb upgrade and let y
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Oct 10 2024 12:30:05

Android 16 could introduce a big Do Not Disturb upgrade and let you put apps 
in bubbles

Date:
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:43:35 +0000

Description:
Android 16 could let you set up custom Priority Modes and put any app in a 
bubble.

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 Android 15 still isnt available quite yet, but we already have some idea of 
what to expect from Android 16, with two possible features having just 
leaked. 

First up, theres Priority Modes, which Android Authority has spotted in the 
latest Android 15 QPR 1 (Quarterly Platform Release 1) beta. This is 
essentially an update to the existing Do Not Disturb mode, adding the ability 
to create multiple custom Priority Modes, each with its own name, settings, 
and icon. 

You can configure when they trigger, such as at your bedtime or during a 
calendar event, and what (if any) notifications youll allow through when 
theyre active. You can also have Priority Modes do things like disable the 
always-on display, turn the screen black and white, dim the wallpaper, and 
more. (Image credit: Android Authority) 

There are over 40 icons to choose from for each Priority Mode, and you can 
access this feature both from the Quick Settings panel and the main settings 
menu. 

However, while Android Authority was able to access this in an Android 15 
beta, the site isnt sure when it will actually launch, claiming that, while a 
rollout during one of Android 15s QPRs is possible, they think its more 
likely to launch as part of Android 16, presumably because its such a major 
feature. 

In any case, the same site has also found the ability to put any app in a 
bubble in this latest Android 15 QPR 1 beta. Put any app in a bubble (Image 
credit: Android Authority) 

Android already allows you to put conversations from messaging apps in a 
floating bubble, which appears on top of whatever other app youre using, 
allowing you to easily tap on the bubble to bring up a conversation, and 
minimize it when you want to do other things on your phone. However, app 
developers can opt out of this, and it only works with messaging apps anyway, 
but with Android 16 it might work with every app. 

 Android Authority has found a way to add a Bubble option when you long press 
an app icon on the home screen, and when you tap this bubble, it will launch 
the app in  you guessed it!  a bubble. This functionality also doesnt appear 
to be something app developers can opt out of. 

So, essentially, this would give you a new way to multitask on Android, but 
this feature isnt fully implemented in this Android 15 beta, as it reportedly 
took some tinkering for Android Authority to activate it. 

As with Priority Modes, then, its uncertain if or when this feature will 
actually launch, but the site guesses well probably see it as part of Android 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-16-could-introduce-a-big-do-n
ot-disturb-upgrade-and-let-you-put-apps-in-bubbles


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