Samsung's Now Bar feature displays real-time information at the bottom of your lock screen and on the Always on Display (AOD). It's a UX feature that makes it easier to access quick information or ...

When I set up my Pixel 10 for the first time, I was pretty happy with how smooth the process was. But then I hit something that didn’t feel right. My lock screen was only showing one notification in ...

The widget-like feature is part of Samsung's One UI 7 interface, which launches today in beta, and also features AI upgrades, new controls for the camera app, and more. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

At the heart of this update is the integration of Android 16’s live updates into the Now Bar, allowing notifications to become more timely, relevant, and actionable. This feature adapts to your ...

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new ...

Android 16 hides the content of certain sensitive notifications from appearing on the lock screen, in particular notifications with OTP codes. This follows a change in Android 15 that blocks untrusted ...

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.

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