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.

The new lock screen layout isn’t enabled by default in Android 16 Beta 4, but it’s fully functional once manually activated.We don’t know when Google plans to release this new layout, but it ...

Google's Pixel Launcher for Android attempts to strike a balance between simplicity and flexibility, but it continues to lack these basic features.

Customization in Android has always been one of the platform’s strengths, and for Pixel owners on Android 16, that will seemingly include the capability to customize your home screen icons. ...

You’ll get the lockscreen bug on Android 16 Beta 3.1 more often with default clock layout. It’s not clear if this affects more layouts or themes; the only solution we’ve found so far is to ...

The Pixel Launcher is preparing to let you customize the shapes of home screen icons, and we have an early look at this new feature. Hands-on: Google will soon let you customize icon shapes on ...

Now, the updated design is making its way to the Lenovo Smart Display. Owners of Lenovo Smart Displays have reported on Reddit that the redesigned home screen is rolling out with the R12 over-the-air ...

T here’s not much you can do to change how your Android phone looks from the outside. However, with the right apps, you can make the software inside, especially your home screen, something that ...

Your home screen widgets can now expand beyond the previous 3×4 limit, offering a new 4×4 layout for better visibility. The first beta of One UI 8 rolled out today for the Galaxy S25 series, and ...

The rollout of One UI 7, based on Android 15, has hit a snag for some Galaxy Tab users, with devices like the Galaxy Tab S9 and S8 experiencing home screen freezes or unresponsiveness.