I’ve never really liked Apple’s Dynamic Island. Sure, the notch replacement is occasionally helpful for checking songs on Spotify, following directions in Apple Maps, and keeping up with my fantasy football score, but most of the time, it just sits there — heavy on the island, light on the dynamic. In other words, it’s like a notch with a few extra features here and there. And yet, I know I can’t get rid of it since it houses the hardware needed for Face ID.
However, I think it’s time for Apple to look outside of its walled garden because Android brands are copying Dynamic Island, but they’re doing it much better. OnePlus’s Live Alerts are what I wish Dynamic Island was, and I’m happy to admit it.