Google's Pixel Watch 4 is expected to feature continuous blood oxygen monitoring, emergency satellite communication capabilities, and a notification cooldown feature, with other minor hardware improvements and a possible repair-friendly design, launching at an event on August 20.
Android 15, the upcoming Android update, introduces two hidden features that users will love. The "notification cooldown" feature gradually lowers notification volume for successive notifications from the same app, providing relief from notification overload. Additionally, Android 15 offers a "partial screen recording" tool that allows users to capture only specific app activity, enhancing privacy. Google is also experimenting with a "Private Space" feature for locking apps, and more details are expected to be revealed at the I/O 2024 event in May.
Android 15 introduces a new feature called Notification Cooldown, which aims to reduce the annoyance of incessant notifications in group chats by making successive notifications quieter. This feature is enabled by default and can be found in the Settings app under "Notification cooldown." While it may not be suitable for those needing urgent notifications, it provides a passive way to differentiate between new alerts and ongoing conversations.