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 ...

Many Android users feel confused when their phone asks for a Google account after a reset. This usually happens after a ...

FIRST LOOK: Lock screen widgets on phones in Android 16 QPR1 Android 16 is due to release in June this year and its first quarterly update will include lock screen widgets. Expected in late summer, ...

Android will soon let you resize the widgets you’ve added to the lock screen. When Google introduced lock screen widgets support in Android 15 QPR1, the company didn’t allow you to resize widgets, ...

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 ...

Waze has become a must-have driving companion for a growing number of users, and I can't blame them. Traffic is a nightmare in most large cities, with rush hours typically involving bumper-to-bumper ...

After an extended wait, Android 15 is out in the wild, and Google has already released some meaningful. Those of us brave enough to use the beta version noticed a pretty annoying issue with Android 15 ...

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 ...

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 ...