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Google could make lock screen notifications less obtrusive in Android 15 QPR2

Currently, lock screen notifications are intrusive in Android 15, taking up a lot of space and obscuring your wallpaper. Activated code strings in Android 15 QPR2 introduce a new "Lock screen ...
Android Police

Google wants to clean up your lock screen, and it could do so as soon as March

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 ...
9to5google

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.
Android Authority

Android 15 QPR2 is preparing a new way to declutter your lock screen notifications

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 ...
Android Police

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 ...
9to5google

Samsung’s One UI 7 update both improves and absolutely ruins lock screen notifications

Notifications are a key part of any device, and they can really make or break an experience. With its One UI 7 update that debuted on the Galaxy S25 Ultra this week, Samsung has decided to adjust lock ...