We've seen evidence that Google is again working to let us take notes in Keep using a handy lock screen shortcut.

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Most smartphones with touchscreens have some sort of a lock screen that requires you to swipe a pattern or enter a passcode before you can start using your phone. This keeps you from accidentally ...

Software previews aren’t always perfect, but a bug in Android 16 Beta 3.1 actually might be something we’d like to see as a custom option for lockscreen clock settings. The bug in question often ...

Lock screen widgets on Android may soon get the slick background blur effect. The visual change was spotted in the new Android Canary build and should align it with Google’s new Material Expressive 3 ...

In what’s most likely a bug, some Android 16 Beta 4 users no longer have to long-press lockscreen shortcuts. Rather, it’s back to a simple tap to enable or disable the two lockscreen shortcuts in the ...

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 ...

A smartphone user normally unlocks the device multiple times a day. This is why the lockscreen can be a great space for displaying ads. Speaking of ads, the ad tech company Glance has been taking ...

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 ...

Google has introduced a useful new travel feature for Android users. With Android 16, Google Wallet can now show live flight ...