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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 ...

Even though the new icon design changed, that was not reflected in the notification tray when I would receive an SMS or RCS message. Rather, I would see the original boxy icon at the top or on the ...

Another way to turn off notifications from someone is by using the Contacts app. Open the Contacts app on your phone and find the person you want to mute. Tap on Edit and scroll down to Text Tone .

However, the feature wasn’t perfect. It displayed notifications and quick actions in a small pop-up above or below the icon, which just wasn’t enough to read notifications. With Android 14, long ...

Many people do still use SMS, however, not least to communicate with friends and family who may not have the same messaging apps installed or who are on a different mobile operating system.

However, Google does not seem to really be doing anything major with the app long press menu in Android 14, so the restoration of notifications doesn’t seem like it would be overly disruptive ...