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One UI 8.5 Update: The Lock Screen Upgrade We Needed

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update introduces a fantastic approach to lock screen customization, combining advanced technology with a user-focused design philosophy. This update reflects Samsung’s commitment ...
Android Authority

One UI 8 beta introduces a shape-shifting lock screen clock design

The latest One UI 8 beta brings a clock widget for the lock screen. Similar to iOS’ depth effect for the clock, Samsung’s clock automatically wraps around faces in real or animated images. The clock ...
Android Authority

Samsung’s new adaptive clock is the intelligent design fix we’ve been waiting for

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta introduces a dynamic lock screen clock that more intelligently adapts to your wallpaper. While One UI 8.0 focused on people and pets, this update pushes the tech to recognize ...
Android

Samsung's lock screen widget carousel is missing in One UI 7

After months of waiting, Samsung finally opened enrollments for the first One UI 7 beta last week. Since then, Galaxy S24 series users have been able to enjoy the revamped design and new features the ...
Android

Android 16 may bring a more minimalist lock screen to Pixels

Google is working on some changes and refinements for Android 16 to improve the UI and user experience. Recent findings point to a new version of Material Design that aims to be more “expressive.” Now ...
Geeky Gadgets

ONE UI 8 Lock Screen: Max Customization, Zero Effort!

One of the standout updates in OneUI 8.0 is the introduction of customizable fingerprint animations. Accessible through the Lockar module, this feature offers four distinct animation styles, allowing ...
9to5google

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 lock screen refresh has blurred notifications, new clock styles

It’s no secret Samsung is working on One UI 8.5 ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch early next year. While we’re still pretty far out from any sort of public beta, the company’s internal build continues to ...
9to5google

Samsung is removing its most advanced lock screen customization in One UI 7

Within Samsung’s Good Lock modules, LockStar is a popular addition to Galaxy devices. While the app has historically allowed users to change how notifications appear on the lock screen, LockStar loses ...
Digital Trends

Samsung has removed a helpful lock screen feature from its One UI 7 beta

Support for lock screen widgets may soon come to an end on Samsung devices. As discovered by a Reddit user (via Android Authority), this feature is missing in the latest One UI 7 beta version. If this ...
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Android should have never turned its back on lock screen widgets

Google first introduced lock screen widgets into the Android OS starting in version 4.2 Jelly Bean, only to remove them shortly after in 5.0 Lollipop. Google has since brought lock screen widgets back ...