Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
TL;DR Google is updating the Fast Pair notification UI for TWS earbuds to make battery status easier to read at a glance.
The redesigned notifications include circular battery progress bars, repositioned battery icons, and clear labels for each component.
Battery changes trigger color changes for the new progress bars for a better visual impact.
A few years ago, Google introduced a useful Fast Pair feature that allows users to check the battery status of their true wireless earbuds quickly. If you’re using Fast Pair-enabled earbuds, you may have noticed that every time you open the case, a notification pops up showing the battery levels of each component: the left bud, right bud, and the case. You also receive a notification when the battery on any of these components is running low, prompting you to recharge them in time.
Now, Google is refining the user interface of these battery notifications to make battery status easier to understand at a glance.
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Currently, the notification displays an image of both earbuds and their case, with the battery percentages listed at the bottom in a simple, minimal layout. While it works just fine, the design offers limited visual cues. Google is now working on introducing certain handy tweaks and color changes to make these notifications more informative and engaging.
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