Android 16 may separate notifications from the quick settings panel
Is it too early to start talking about Android 16? Maybe not, because Google appears to be preparing a significant redesign of the notifications and quick settings panel for the upcoming Android 16 release. The current design, which has remained largely unchanged since Android 12, integrates notifications and quick settings into a single panel.
It has been uncovered that Google is experimenting with a new approach that would separate these two functions. The notifications panel will continue to be accessible with a single swipe down from the status bar. However, it will no longer occupy the entire screen, allowing users to see the app they’re currently using, similar to how it functioned prior to Android 12.
