Android 16 Live Updates Coming to other phones. Will it land to Nokia?
Google has officially confirmed that Live Updates, one of the most anticipated features in Android 16, will not be exclusive to Pixel smartphones. The functionality is set to expand later this year to select devices from Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi.
Live Updates, which debuted in the Android 16 beta, provides users with real-time notifications for services such as food delivery, ridesharing, and navigation. This means users can monitor progress—like when a ride is approaching or how far along a delivery is—directly from their lock screen or home screen, without needing to open individual apps.
During the Google I/O developer conference, the company demonstrated how Live Updates work, emphasizing both usability and interactivity. Unlike Apple’s similar implementation on iOS, Android’s version allows users to interact directly with notifications—for example, by calling a driver, sending a message, or leaving a tip.
Device manufacturers are also planning to integrate the feature into their custom Android interfaces:
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Samsung will add Live Updates to its Now Bar, a component of the upcoming One UI 8, which is based on Android 16. Leaked versions of One UI 8 have already shown early builds of this integration.
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OnePlus plans to incorporate Live Updates into its Live Alerts feature, introduced in OxygenOS 15, which offers functionality similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island.
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vivo and Xiaomi are also expected to adapt the feature into their Android skins, though specific implementations have not yet been detailed.
Currently, Live Updates are limited to select app categories, specifically delivery, rideshare, and navigation services. However, Google has indicated that support may expand to additional types of apps in future Android updates.
This rollout reflects Google’s broader goal of enhancing user interaction and notification functionality across the Android ecosystem, making helpful information more accessible without interrupting the user experience.
But what about Nokia phones?
Currently, it is tough to predict if HMD will bring this functionality to Nokia phones. It would be nice if such a feature come across the entire Android ecosystem, but apparently, OEMs also need to make some efforts.
