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The tiny Pixel UI tweak that changed how I use my Pixel

We spend so much time customizing our Google Pixel wallpapers, widgets, and home screens, yet most of us ignore the two most visible elements of the entire UI: the default lock screen shortcuts. For ...
BGR

iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Finally Lets You Customize The Liquid Glass Effect On The Lock Screen

Apple released iOS 26.2 Beta 1 on Tuesday, right after making the iOS 26.1 update available to all iPhone users. Among the new features, Apple is testing a new tweak that lets you customize the ...
Android Authority

These are the niche features I wish Samsung Good Lock also let me customize

I think it’s safe to say that Samsung’s Good Lock is the most powerful customization toolkit in the Android ecosystem for those who want even more control over their One UI devices. Good Lock modules ...
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I tested two Galaxy S26 models — these 5 settings matter most

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series runs One UI 8.5 out of the box, but you can make it way better with these tweaks.
Engadget

How to make your lock screen background holographic in iOS 26

Apple continues to refine the look and feel of the iPhone with each major iOS release, and iOS 26 places more emphasis than ever on personalization. The one big change is the introduction of Spatial ...
Android Police

Google could remix your Pixel's lock screen with Android 16

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. New lock screen layout hidden in Android 16 Beta 4 repositions At a Glance info and weather. Updated lock screen style not user ...
Android Authority

Android's lock screen widgets are getting a slick new background blur effect

A future Android update will give the lock screen widget page a blurred wallpaper background, aligning it with the Material 3 Expressive design language. This visual change, which replaces the current ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 users could finally get the lock screen options they should've had all along

TL;DR: Windows 11 and 10 users could soon have more customization options for lock screen widgets, moving away from the current all-or-nothing approach. Microsoft plans to allow users to pick and ...
Android

Android could get granular customization for the lock screen clock

Google Pixel devices generally offer a solid software experience. However, customization is one area where they have fallen behind the competition. That said, recent findings indicate that Google is ...
Geeky Gadgets

Unlock Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone: Secret Features & Lock Screen Hacks

Samsung’s One UI remains at the forefront of smartphone customization, offering an impressive suite of tools designed to help you personalize your device. Whether you’re a casual user looking for ...
9to5Google

Nothing Phone (4a) debuts these new features in Nothing OS 4.1

Nothing OS 4.1 on the Nothing Phone (4a) series is debuting a few key changes to the company’s Android skin including better ...