Android should have never turned its back on lock screen widgets

Google first introduced lock screen widgets into the Android OS starting in version 4.2 Jelly Bean, only to remove them ...
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 Police

Lock screen widgets are back with Android 15, at least on tablets

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

5 best Android lock screen apps and lock screen replacement apps

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...
Computerworld

Supercharge your Android lock screen — no Android 15 required

Transform your Android lock screen into a productivity powerhouse with this awesome enhancement that makes Android 15 look like child's play in comparison. Android 15 is a-comin’! Google’s latest and ...
Android

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 ...