{
  "id": 5969629,
  "title": "I turned my Android phone’s camera notch into a powerful shortcut — and I can’t go back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/i-turned-my-android-phones-camera-notch-into-a-powerful-shortcut-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-06T12:00:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/action-notch-android-phone-camera-notch-shortcut-hands-on-3706976/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A powerful shortcut has been created by repurposing an Android phone’s camera notch into a virtual button. Action Notch, a free Android app, enables users to interact with this notch using tap or swipe gestures to execute numerous everyday actions efficiently. This app is particularly useful for those who own multiple devices, as it bridges the gap between iPhone and Android features. Users can configure three gestures for free, such as Single Touch for scrolling to the top of a page, Double Touch for scrolling to the bottom, and Long Touch for taking screenshots. Action Notch also supports over 50 actions and pro users can enjoy rule-based actions, which allow a single gesture to behave differently in different scenarios. The app runs in the background, waiting for configured gestures to be executed. Users can customize the app’s behavior, including its default notch position, haptic feedback, and battery optimization settings. Although the free version includes ads, Action Notch remains a popular choice for those seeking a versatile solution for managing their Android phone's notch.",
  "summary": "Action Notch changed the way I do so many things on my phone.",
  "key_points": [
    "Android phone's camera notch repurposed as virtual button",
    "Action Notch app enables tap or swipe gestures for actions",
    "Free version includes ads but remains popular for versatility"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "This Android app turned my chaotic mornings into the most productive part of my day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/this-android-app-turned-my-chaotic-mornings-into-the-most-productive",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:30:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}