Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen lock and then pick a different unlock method. Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your ...

The best feature of using an Android device has always been the customizability and personalization it offers. However, as hard as it is to believe, iPhones have recently started offering more ...

Google Pixel devices generally offer a solid software experience. However, customization is one area where they have fallen behind the competition. That said, recent findings indicate that Google is ...

The future for Pixel users and lock screen personalization is about to get a new definition with the Android 15 update by Google. As a follow-up to what was introduced with Android 14, the beta ...

Google introduced new lock screen clock customization options in Android 16 QPR1 beta 1. In the second beta release, the company has added another hidden customization option for the lock screen clock ...

Google has announced Android 16 will include lock screen widgets, catching up with iOS. Widgets will require authentication for security–fingerprint, PIN, and face unlock. Widgets are expected to ...

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 ...

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