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 ...

Apple spent a great deal of time taking the best parts of Android, like its rich home and lock screen customizations, and integrating them slowly into its phone software. Remember how Android offered ...

Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...

In order to do pretty much anything on an Android phone, you need to hit the power button and then slide your finger across the unlock button in order to get to the home screen. That is, unless you ...

Lock screen widgets are officially a part of Android 16 in the latest QPR2 Beta 1 release. The new feature adds a second page to the lock screen that houses proprietary and third-party widgets. Just ...

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 ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big ...

One tweak reshaped my daily habit ...