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Definition: Dynamic Island


An iPhone feature starting with the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022 that creates a notification hub on screen. The floating Dynamic Island is displayed for alerts, timer settings, playing music, connecting AirPods and making payments.

DynamicSpot for Android
Android users can download the DynamicSpot app to create a similar notification mode in their phones. DynamicSpot is not identical to Dynamic Island but offers similar functionality. See iPhone 14.




A Dynamic Island Bubble
The iPhone notification bubble can expand to show more information. (Images courtesy of Apple Inc.)