[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Software
notification
An alert from an app shown outside the app itself.
Also known as:
notifications
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
A notification alerts a user to activity from an app, shown on the lock screen, in a shade, or as a banner, and can be fine-tuned per app.
See notification shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is notification?
An alert from an app shown outside the app itself.
What terms are related to notification?
Related Software terms include app drawer, home screen.