Google is working on a new lock screen notification minimalism feature for Android. When enabled, this will shrink notifications so only their icons will show on the lock screen. We spotted this ...

Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big changes are coming with Android 16 QPR1, which is currently in beta. One ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your fingerprint. This is often faster than ...

Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a ...

Google is preparing to add more granular controls for the size of the clock on the lock screen. We spotted a new UI that lets you customize the weight, width, roundness, and slant of the current clock ...

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 ...

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

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 ...