The upcoming Android 14 is set to bring a new accessibility feature called “Flash Notifications,” aimed at providing users with visual cues for notifications and alarms. Similar to a feature available on iOS devices, Android 14’s Flash Notifications feature goes a step further by offering a screen flash in addition to camera flash alerts.
Details of Flash Notifications with Android 14
Flash Notification is particularly helpful for individuals who may have difficulty hearing or seeing notifications on their devices. This feature triggers a visual indicator, either through the camera flash or a screen flash, when notifications or alarms are received.
To enable Flash Notifications on Android 14, navigate to “Settings” > “Accessibility” > “Flash notifications.” From there, you can choose to activate either the Camera flash, the Screen flash (default color: yellow), both, or none.
Android 14 provides a preview option to allow users to see how the Flash Notifications will look when activated. This helps users customize the visual indicator to their preferences.
If you choose the Screen flash option, you can also customize the color of the flash. Android 14 offers a selection of colors to choose from. You can preview how each color will appear before finalizing your choice.
If you enable the Camera flash, your device’s back camera flash will blink to notify you of a notification. On the other hand, activating the Screen flash will make your device’s screen flash with the chosen color. Enabling both options will combine the effects of the back camera flash and screen flash.
Flash Notifications enhance the accessibility of Android devices by providing an alternative way for users to receive notifications, ensuring that they don’t miss important alerts.
The Flash Notifications feature is expected to be part of Android 14. If you’re using the Android 14 beta, you can access and configure this feature. If you’re not on the beta version, you may need to wait until the official release of Android 14 to utilize this feature.
With Flash Notifications, Android 14 aims to improve the user experience for individuals who rely on visual cues for notifications. This addition to the accessibility toolbox is yet another example of how technology continues to evolve to meet the diverse needs of its users.
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