Dynamic Island for Android

Enjoy an iOS feature on Android

Dynamic Island is a free utility app developed by Techrushi. This mobile app allows Android users to enjoy the Dynamic Island feature introduced by Apple with the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. It enriches your phone’s UI-like widget apps such as Digital Clock Widget and Sticky Notes Widget.

The Dynamic Island feature is made to synergize with the pill-shaped notched unique to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. This feature aims to merge hardware and software, making the notch function as a place for both the front camera and notifications simultaneously.

How does it work?

In the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, Dynamic Island works seamlessly. The pill-shaped notch built into the phone’s screen acts as a part of the “Dynamic Island” – a shapeshifting notifications bar. Unlike the traditional notifications bar, it’s not attached to the top of the screen. Instead, it floats, encasing the notch and making it look as if it’s not there.

On iOS, this feature works with plenty of activities, alerts, and notifications. Online activities running in the background like Music, Maps, or a timer all remain active. The island can also provide information like sports scores and location sharing. On Android, it offers a new way to interact with your phone, but the functionality is limited to Bluetooth notifications and phone charging animation.

Upon installation, you should immediately adjust the “Dot Size” and “Dot from top” sliders. These sliders dictate how the floating pill will appear on your screen. Try to make it mesh well with your phone’s camera notch as much as you can. However, you may find it hard to make it synergize with most Android phone designs, given it’s not designed with those in mind.

Is it worth installing?

If you’re curious about the feature or willing to accept the trade-offs of Dynamic Island for Android, it’s worth the installation. However, the best way to enjoy the feature is still through the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. The app can indeed spice up how you use your Android phone, but it only offers limited functionality compared to the original. Also, the integration isn’t seamless.