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      1 page.title=Use Rich Notifications to Keep Users Informed
      2 page.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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     12 <p>
     13   The <a href="https://material.google.com/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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     35 <p>
     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 youre 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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