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Want to experience Apple's ‘Dynamic Island’ feature without buying iPhone? Here's how to do it

The feature, called ‘dynamicSpot’ is available on Android devices. However, it does not unlock all the features of Dynamic Island'.

Published on: Sep 23, 2022 05:16 PM IST
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One of the more striking features of Apple's recently-unveiled iPhones 14 Pro and Pro Max is ‘Dynamic Island’, a pill-shaped cutout at the top of the smartphones' display. Dynamic Island displays various types of information and and controls to users, such as ‘Now Playing’, timers, and system-wide alerts like AirPods connecting.

Dynamic Island feature presents a new way for showing notifications with status indicators. (Apple)
Dynamic Island feature presents a new way for showing notifications with status indicators. (Apple)

Also Read | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Review: Early adoption of the Dynamic Island lifestyle

The feature has grabbed a lost of eyeballs, and other smartphone manufacturers are trying to bring it to their respective devices. However, if reports are to be believed, Android smartphones have a similar option, and it is called ‘dynamicSpot’.

Also Read | Apple iPhone 15 to have iPhone 14's Dynamic Island feature?

What is ‘dynamicSpot’?

Available in Android Play Store, this option is a 'miniature version' of Dynamic Island. However, it does not unlock all features of the original. dynamicSpot does allow users to customise some features, for example, showing two notifications simultaneously. You can also control music playback with this app.

 
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