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5 things your Android phone's buttons can secretly control (besides volume and power)

Small side buttons can do more than you think—use these hidden shortcuts that make everyday tasks faster and easier.
Android Authority

Google could put a Gemini button right on the Android lock screen

Google is testing a new AI button on the lock screen that sits below the fingerprint reader. It’s not clear what the AI button is for since it’s currently not functional, though. It’s possible it’ll ...
The Verge

Android phones are getting lock screen widgets this year

The Pixel Tablet already has them, and phones will too after Android 16’s first quarterly update. The Pixel Tablet already has them, and phones will too after Android 16’s first quarterly update. is a ...
Android Authority

Android's lock screen widgets feature doesn't play nicely with third-party launchers

The latest Android 15 QPR1 beta update lets you add widgets to the lock screen on the Pixel Tablet. However, you can only add widgets if you’re using the default Pixel Launcher and not a third-party ...
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 ...