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Android 16's reworked lock screen enables my terrible notification hygiene in the best way

Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big changes are coming with Android 16 QPR1, which is currently in beta. One ...
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Android 16 QPR1 adds new notification shortcuts and lock screen layout

Among the many updates in Android 16 QPR1’s big redesign is a new look for notifications which includes more prominent shortcuts for settings, history, and also an updated lock screen layout too.
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You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

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Android 16 QPR1 redesigns ‘Wallpaper & Style’ settings, revamps lock screen customization [Gallery]

Android 16 QPR1 launched during Google I/O 2025, and it brings some massive changes with Material 3 Expressive. The new design language completely redesigns Android 16’s lock screen customization ...

I've been testing Android 16 QPR3, and these are the 7 features you need to try ASAP

Android 16 QPR3 just rolled out to Pixels along with the latest Pixel Drop. It's full of interesting features, but here are ...
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Is Your Pixel Hiding Notifications on the Lock Screen? This Setting Is to Blame

When I set up my Pixel 10 for the first time, I was pretty happy with how smooth the process was. But then I hit something that didn’t feel right. My lock screen was only showing one notification in ...
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My Pixel's lock screen was telling everyone my business until I tweaked this setting

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
ExtremeTech

Android 16 Leak Shows Big Visual Makeover: Blurred Panels, Lock Screen Widgets, and More

Google is preparing a big redesign for Android with the upcoming Android 16 release, which was found in the latest beta and recent leaks, as revealed by Android Authority. The update is to have a new ...
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Android's Lock Screen Widgets Could Gain a Slick Background Blur

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 ...

All the Ways You Can Customize Notifications on Android Auto

Android Auto can be set to automatically mute notifications when you're driving: Here's how to customize the feature.
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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 ...