Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

It is not confirmed whether the app name and icon will be visible. Based on other Android implementations, it is likely they ...

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly ...

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 ...

Google is working on a new option for Android 16 that will let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen. Android 16 will let you choose between displaying the full list of ...

The notification drawer on Android can be both useful and distracting because of the sheer number of notifications that come in. You have to manage per-app notifications better through settings or set ...

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The first beta of Android 16 is now available for recent Pixel devices, and it’s the first publicly available version of Android 16 that can be installed via an over-the-air update. As usual, Google ...

Android Sound Notifications alert you to alarms doorbells and more so you never miss critical sounds even with headphones on.

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