Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Google is working on a native App Lock feature, and it could arrive as early as Android 17 next year. Here's how it might work!

Google’s New Android Update Locks Apps On Pixel And Samsung Phones

Android Authority, which discovered this update in Android’s Canary 2512 release, says “Google may be working on a native App ...

Android's native app lock feature may arrive next year

Say goodbye to third-party app lockers ...
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Samsung may be adding ‘App Lock’ to its Android 15 update, separate from Secure Folder

Locking apps seems to be a growing trend, with Google introducing “Private Space” on Pixel and Apple following suit as well. Now, Samsung appears to be gearing up to launch “App Lock” in its Android ...

The Android apps I used to take control of my lock screen

Don't rely on Android 16's default options ...
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Lock Screen Widgets For Android: You Can Enable Them, But Not For Free

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 ...

Android 16 QPR2 is unexpectedly brilliant — these are the most impactful features

Android 16 QPR2 brings long-awaited features like lock screen widgets and custom icon shapes. There are also useful tools ...