Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the information you need at a glance.

Notifications are a key part of any device, and they can really make or break an experience. With its One UI 7 update that debuted on the Galaxy S25 Ultra this week, Samsung has decided to adjust lock ...

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 ...

Android 17 introduces a new Metric Style template for Live Updates, bringing real-time fitness and travel data to the lock ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. When Samsung rolled out One UI 7 earlier this year, the Now Bar and its Live Notifications made their debut with a lot of promise, ...

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Apple released iOS 26.2 this week with yet another option to tone down Liquid Glass, its controversial semi-transparent design language for iOS 26. This update lets you change the transparency of the ...

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 ...

Now Bar missed-call support only works when call notifications and lock-screen permissions are configured correctly. These steps enable the feature and fix common setup issues so missed calls appear ...

Heading Out of Town? Google Wallet Now Displays Flight Status on the Lock Screen You'll see real-time updates for take-off and an ETA on the notifications bar. If you connect to in-flight Wi-Fi, ...