In the upcoming Android 14 update, a significant stride has been taken to address the issue of intrusive full-screen notifications that tend to disrupt the user experience, often accompanied by attempts to solicit payments. This concern will be markedly mitigated through the implementation of several strategic measures.
Foremost among these improvements is the newfound capability for users to exert manual control over the display of full-screen notifications originating from applications. This pivotal feature empowers users to selectively disable such notifications according to their preferences, thus reinstating a greater degree of command over their device’s interactions.
“Starting with Android 14, apps allowed to use this [USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT] permission are limited to those that provide calling and alarms only. The Google Play Store revokes default USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT permissions for any apps that don’t fit this profile.”
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) August 9, 2023
What’s even more promising is the forthcoming automated intervention within the Google Play Store ecosystem. This intervention will systematically revoke the authorization for full-screen notifications from applications that fail to align with the freshly introduced guidelines. These guidelines stipulate stringent usage parameters, explicitly reserving the utilization of full-screen notifications exclusively for critical functions like calls and alarms. Their deployment for advertising or analogous promotional intentions will no longer be admissible under the updated standards.
In essence, Android 14’s multifaceted approach not only hands over the reins of notification management to users but also ensures a more streamlined and focused app notification landscape, reinforcing the overall user experience.