Android 16 introduces progress-centric notifications. No longer just simple alerts, these new notifications, powered by Notification.ProgressStyle, let users seamlessly track multi-stage journeys like rideshares or deliveries right from their lock screen. This visual approach fosters a deeper sense of control. This Notification.ProgressStyle is a good example of empathetic design, which helps build user trust and reduce anxiety. I'll explore this and other examples of empathy in design, and show how the right design principles can have a real psychological benefit on your users.