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 ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. New lock screen layout hidden in Android 16 Beta 4 repositions At a Glance info and weather. Updated lock screen style not user ...

The first beta of Android 16 QPR2 finally brings lock screen widget support to Pixel phones, a feature previously only available on tablets. Users can swipe inward from the right edge of the lock ...

The big Android 16 QPR2 update is rolling out for Pixel phones, bringing new customization options, notification features, and much more.

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Full-sized widgets are coming back to your Android 16 phone's lock screen. Android will now force apps, and their icons, into dark mode, even if developer support is lacking. The optional Identity ...

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new ...

Android 16 may introduce blurred lock screen wallpapers on the always-on display with a new feature called “ambient AOD.” When tested on the Pixel 8 Pro, the feature reportedly caused the device’s ...

Android 16 QPR2 new features are here bringing lock screen widgets, expanded dark theme, forced themed app icons and security ...

Google Pixel AOD getting a fresh look with colored wallpaper and redesigned lock screen layout. The new Material 3 Expressive design brings larger buttons, bold fonts, and new UI tweaks. New AOD ...