Lock display screen widgets are coming with Android 16

Google introduced that it is bringing lock display screen widgets to extra Android pills and smartphones. Recently, the function is supported most effective at the Pixel Pill.

For many who do not bear in mind, lock display screen widgets had been a function within the early days of Android however had been axed since. Now, Google guarantees to carry them again in a while after the authentic Android 16 launches.

The brand new OS is predicted to hit the primary units in June and Google guarantees to permit builders to permit lock display screen widgets in a while after the discharge.

Even supposing the function is not enabled at the present Android 16 beta-running units, Android Authority used to be in a position to turn on the capability and located one thing attention-grabbing. Whilst the Pixel Pill calls for you to swipe proper from the lock display screen to get admission to the widgets, smartphones require you to turn on the Android screensaver mode, which is most effective to be had when the instrument is charging or docked.

Nonetheless, Google will give builders a decision on how the widget interface can be precipitated, so we can most likely see other implementations from smartphone producers.

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