Versus: For and against LED notification lights in phones

It's true - one of the seemingly signature features of Android devices is dying a slow death. The LED notification light that was once blinking briskly blinking on most Android device will likely soon go the way of removable batteries and 3.5mm audio jacks. The reason behind this phase-out could be easily pinpointed to the continuously-evolving smartphone design and the nifty always-on display feature that most manufacturers these days utilize.

Some high-profile Android devices like the Google Pixel 3/3 XL and Samsung's Galaxy S10 series have notoriously opted out of putting notification ...