Android 16 may introduce a "Compact" notification view to declutter the lock screen. The new feature will collapse notifications into a small pill below the clock on the lock screen. Users will get more customization options,

Android 16 may add a new setting that’ll let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen. Here's what it'll look like.

Google is reportedly working on a new feature called the Compact Notification Shelf for Android 16,, which will declutter the lock screen and improve notification management. The Compact Notification Shelf will let users collapse notifications into a small pill-shaped area below the clock on the lock screen.

Android 16 is coming much sooner than past releases like Android 15. According to the source, the OTA update will arrive on the 3rd of June. This is considerably earlier than before. So far, Android 16 is in developer preview,