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 ...

I turned on notification summaries on my Pixel 9 Pro, and it was less chaotic than expected ...

Google is experimenting with putting the lock screen clock in more surfaces, including the top of the notifications panel. This feature isn’t live yet in the latest Android 16 beta, but it could ...

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 ...

This article details how to hide notifications on an Android lock screen for more privacy. You'll still see app notifications, but only if your phone is unlocked. Open Settings and select Security & ...

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.

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...

Android notifications are great, but they can be even better.

Android 16 QPR1 launched during Google I/O 2025, and it brings some massive changes with Material 3 Expressive. The new design language completely redesigns Android 16’s lock screen customization ...

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 ...