The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a ...

Google is re-implementing lock screen widgets as part of Android 16, but the company should have never ripped the feature out of the OS to begin with.

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly from the lock screen. Lock screen notifications are turned on by default.