# Understanding advanced push features

Extend push notifications with features that require additional setup or developer configuration.

#### Silent push

Deliver push messages without user-visible alerts for background updates and data sync.

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#### iOS interactive push

Add actionable buttons to iOS push notifications for quicker user responses.

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#### Deep linking

Direct users to specific in-app screens when they tap a notification.

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#### Custom data

Pass custom data in push payloads to trigger in-app actions and personalize experiences.

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#### iOS Live Activities

Display real-time updates on the iPhone or iPad Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

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#### iOS custom foreground push

Display custom in-app notifications with animated banners, haptic feedback, and Liquid Glass effects when the app is in the foreground.

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