Android Police

Android 16 could bring a splash of color to your otherwise dull Google Account management screen

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Authority

Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1: Here's a first look

Google announced today that the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 release will bring lock screen widget support to phones. Android 16 QPR1 isn’t expected to roll out until September, but we managed to activate ...
Android Police

Android: I'm really excited about lock screen widgets making a comeback

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
Android Authority

Android 16 could add a new way to trigger your screen saver

Google is working on a new method of activating screen savers on Android. A new option will let you trigger the screen saver when your device is charging and “postured,” i.e. it’s upright. This ...
The Verge

Android phones are getting lock screen widgets this year

The Pixel Tablet already has them, and phones will too after Android 16’s first quarterly update. The Pixel Tablet already has them, and phones will too after Android 16’s first quarterly update. is a ...
Android

Google’s New AOD Feature Will Blur Your Lock Screen—In a Good Way

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 ...