The iOS lock screen depth effect, where the clock appears partially obscured by foreground elements in the wallpaper, has become a hallmark of sleek and modern design.

The latest One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 phones brings a new lock screen clock widget that dynamically adjusts to faces in the ...

Only time will tell whether users give One UI 8 a thumbs up, but Samsung is hard at work to add several new features and improvements to its Android skin. And thanks to the openin ...

Discover why Android 16 is falling short with limited customization, design flaws, and performance issues. Can it live up to its promise?

To recap, Google reintroduced lock screen widgets in the first quarterly release of Android 15, i.e. Android 15 QPR1.The company created a dedicated page for widgets called the “glanceable hub ...

For instance, the company is reportedly working on granular controls for the size and shape of Android’s lock screen clock. Android 14 was already a step forward in customization for Pixel phones .

Magic Portrait on Android 16 adds different frames and weather effects to the Pixel lock screen for a more dynamic, personalized look.

It’s a little like the iOS “Depth Effect” feature that partially obscures the clock on your lock screen with a person’s head. Android 16 automatically chooses a subject for its “Shapes ...

Lock screen widgets are already available on Pixel Tablets. Again, this is a bit confusing because Android 16 will drop in Q2 (we’re guessing at Google I/O in May), with Android 16 QPR1 in beta ...