1page.title=Use Rich Notifications to Keep Users Informed
2page.metaDescription=Use Android's notifications to keep users in touch with your content and services — even when the app is not in use.
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13  The <a href="/design/patterns/notifications.html">notification system</a>
14  allows your app to keep the user informed about events, such as new messages,
15  upcoming calendar appointments, shared photos, and much more. They are a
16  fundamental feature of Android that consumers check frequently to receive
17  important notifications and status updates. Notifications are like a news
18  channel that alerts the user to events as they happen and maintains a list of
19  updates since last review.
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25  In addition to status updates from friends and family, notifications can also
26  be used to help gamers know when a time-based action is completed or another
27  player took their turn.</p>
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29  <p>Some game developers use notifications to alert users
30  when a new limited time character can be won or a discount on an in-app
31  purchase is available. </p>
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33<h3>But Use Them Sparingly</h3>
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36  Frequent notifications and spam notifications can turn users off, thereby
37  risking your ratings and user base. Also sure to check our <a href=
38  "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/4430948">policies</a>
39  to ensure you’re treating your user respectfully.
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43          <p><strong>Tip:</strong>
44       Use notifications sparingly &mdash; be sure any information presented is
45      useful. Give users the option to turn notifications off.
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50    Related Resources
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