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Mobile push notifications are messages delivered by a mobile app to a user’s device, typically appearing as banners, alerts, or badges. They enable apps to re-engage users, deliver timely updates, or convey transactional information such as flight reminders or order confirmations.

Delivery relies on platform notification services: Apple Push Notification service (APNs) for iOS and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for Android. When an app runs, the device registers with the appropriate service to obtain a device token, which the app server stores to target messages. Messages can be sent as visible alerts or as data messages handled by the app in the background.

To respect user choice and platform rules, opt-in is required in many jurisdictions and on certain platforms; users can also opt out. Messages should be timely, relevant, and not overly frequent. Best practices include clear value proposition, actionable content, concise text, and proper localization. Rich content such as images, badges, and quick actions can improve engagement but should be used sparingly.

Security and privacy considerations include minimizing the data transmitted in push payloads, obtaining consent for data collection, and complying with privacy regulations. Push services are subject to platform policies and may impose throttling or privacy restrictions.

Metrics such as delivery rate, open rate, engagement, and conversion help assess effectiveness.

Limitations include dependence on the user’s device connectivity, OS and app permissions, and platform-specific policies; users may mute notifications or disable them entirely.