Survey says many readers use this Android notification feature, but not everyone trusts it
A recent survey by Android Authority reveals that many users enable the Android notification history feature, which allows them to review past notifications. Despite its utility, the feature has raised privacy concerns among some users. The poll results highlight a divide between those who find the feature helpful and those who distrust its data collection implications.
- ▪Android Authority conducted a poll on user adoption of the notification history feature.
- ▪Many respondents reported enabling the feature to keep track of past notifications.
- ▪Some users expressed distrust over potential privacy risks associated with storing notification data.
- ▪Comments on the article reflect dismissive attitudes toward privacy concerns.
- ▪The notification history feature is available on most modern Android devices and can be toggled in system settings.
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| Original publisher | Android Authority |
| Canonical URL | https://www.androidauthority.com/notification-history-enabled-poll-results-3661372/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:19:03 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-04-28T10:23:43.849Z |
| Last seen | 2026-04-28T10:23:43.849Z |
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