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If you're using an Android device and haven't already activated this simple notifications feature, now might be a great time to make it happen.

This simple enhancement will make your Android notifications more useful and less annoying — with about 60 seconds of one-time setup.

Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET When you are actively using Messages for web, a persistent notification will show up on your Android device, letting you know Messages is in use elsewhere.