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Google wants to clean up your lock screen, and it could do so as soon as March

Google is working on a new feature called 'Lock screen notification minimalism' to declutter your Android device's lock screen. This feature will minimize the size of notifications on the lock screen, ...
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5 simple Android settings I wish I’d changed sooner

I've used Android for years, but it wasn't until recently that I realized how many settings I'd completely ignore. Android is ...
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Android 16's reworked lock screen enables my terrible notification hygiene in the best way

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 ...

How to make use of your Samsung's Now Bar on the lock screen and AOD

To interact with your Now Bar on your lock screen/AOD, do the following: Double-tap your phone or press the Power button to open your lock screen. Swipe upward on the pill-shaped notification or app ...
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Android 16 may bring a more minimalist lock screen to Pixels

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 ...