Tom Colvin

Android GDE, freelancer, co-founder of Apptaura

I'm a Google Developer Expert in Android, available either as a freelancer or through Apptaura, the mobile app development agency I co-founded. I build great apps for people, helping them to build great app businesses. I have a commercial focus and a wide knowledge of many technologies (both back- and front-end). I'm a regular conference speaker on topics related to Android, and app startups more generally. I also provide mentorship to those looking to start app businesses. I have a proven entrepreneurial capability and enjoy the energy of startup culture.

Empathetic UX with progress-centric notifications

Android 16 introduces progress-centric notifications. No longer just simple alerts, these new notifications, powered by Notification.ProgressStyle, let users seamlessly track multi-stage journeys like rideshares or deliveries right from their lock screen. This visual approach fosters a deeper sense of control. This Notification.ProgressStyle is a good example of empathetic design, which helps build user trust and reduce anxiety. I'll explore this and other examples of empathy in design, and show how the right design principles can have a real psychological benefit on your users.