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Phone notifications are getting out of hand — there’s no denying that. I’ve used apps like Buzzkill to help manage the barrage of emails, social network pings, WhatsApp messages, and a host of other apps that constantly ping my device. But Google is now rolling out its own solution.
Pixel smartphones, specifically Pixel 9 models and newer (excluding the Pixel 9a), will soon receive a new feature called Notification Organizer that bundles notifications into neat packages and silences others. These categories will include Promotions, News, Social, and Suggested, each being largely self-explanatory. However, the part that really grabs attention is that onboard Pixel AI will power the feature. This means Notification Organizer will require access to the content of your notifications to function correctly.
Notably, this feature rolls out alongside another AI-powered notification feature: Notification Summaries. Also powered by Pixel AI, this feature aims to condense longer group chats or messages into a succinct single notification.
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As I’m always wrestling for control of my notifications, this organizational feature seems like a godsend. It offers hands-off management of an often overwhelming part of smartphone usage and makes accessing content in these notification bundles a little easier.
At the same time, I can’t quite get around the idea of AI handling my notifications. Yes, the feature utilizes Google’s onboard Pixel AI and should not transfer data to a server for processing. However, the idea of AI accessing personal conversations with friends and family still makes me uneasy.
Either way, I’m interested in your views. Do you think Google’s Notification Organizer feature is a good addition to Pixel phones? We want to hear from you.
Here are some more questions: What’s your take on Google’s Notification Organizer feature? Is it a good use of AI?
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