Bhoomi Gadhiya

Lead Android Engineer at Box Box Club | WTM Ambassador

Bhoomi Gadhiya is a Lead Android Engineer at Box Box Club, where she builds high-performance Android apps used by millions of users. She leads end-to-end feature development that combines performance, design, and real-world impact. Beyond development, she’s a Women Techmakers Ambassador, organizing events and creating more opportunities for women in tech. Bhoomi actively shares her knowledge with the Android community through articles and blog posts, and she regularly speaks at events and local meetups, sharing her experiences and insights with fellow developers.

When Every Second Matters: Building Live Update Notifications for Real-Time Experiences

From checking a sports score to tracking a delivery, we often need information the moment it happens. With Android 16, Live Update Notifications became a game-changer! They allow users to see real-time updates directly on their notification panel or lock screen without even opening an app! In this talk, I will cover the following points: - How Does a Notification Become a Live Update? - Implementation of Live Update Notification - How we took full advantage of all available functions of Live Update Notifications at Box Box Club and delivered the best experience. With these insights, you can build a Live Update Notification that keeps the user informed in real-time.