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.

Android 14 will apparently change that, allowing you to revoke the full-screen notification permission at any time after app installation.

A new permission found in Android 14 allows users to block apps from using full-screen notifications, useful for apps abusing the function.

Android 14 beta brings a new feature that allows users to stop apps from sending full-screen notifications. Find out how to access this feature.

Android 16 may add a new setting that’ll let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen. Here's what it'll look like.

Summary Android 16 may introduce a "Compact" notification view to declutter the lock screen. The new feature will collapse notifications into a small pill below the clock on the lock screen.

As reported by 9to5Google, Android 14 is said to allow users to block the apps from taking full-screen view while displaying notifications.

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

Android 14 looks to bring a big upgrade to how notifications are handled — and with a teensy bit of tinkering, you can add the same superpowers into any phone this second.

Furthermore, Android 14 will also debut a new interface dubbed “Manage full-screen intents,” which will be available in the settings menu and showcase the full list of apps that have permission.