The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

Android finally lets you add widgets to the lock screen again. This feature is available for tablets running the latest Android 15 QPR1 beta release. There’s no indication on when or if this feature ...

New lock screen layout hidden in Android 16 Beta 4 repositions At a Glance info and weather. Updated lock screen style not user-facing yet; may not roll out in first Android 16 stable release. However ...

Google is working on some changes and refinements for Android 16 to improve the UI and user experience. Recent findings point to a new version of Material Design that aims to be more “expressive.” Now ...

Google rolled out the third Android 16 QPR2 beta at the beginning of October. This was followed by a quick Beta 3.1 release ...

Android 16 may introduce a "Compact" notification view to declutter the lock screen. The new feature will collapse ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Lock Screen widgets are fully back! In the first Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that was just released, Google added a ...

A recent report hints at an all-new black-and-white mode for Google Maps that works on the Always-On Displays lock screen and ...

Nothing, a minimalist smartphone company popular for mid-budget models, is now testing Lock Screen ads, regardless of region.