Screen overlay is a feature on Android devices that allows apps to run on top of other apps. It gives an app permission to change what's displayed on the screen even if you're not actively using the ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

To interact with your Now Bar on your lock screen/AOD, do the following: Double-tap your phone or press the Power button to open your lock screen. Swipe upward on the pill-shaped notification or app ...

Explore Android 15 lock screen custom shortcuts and personalization tips to enhance convenience, boost efficiency, and tailor ...

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 lot ...

The last visual update to the Gemini overlay introduced a four-color glow, and Google now looks to be switching to a fullscreen animation.

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

Over a decade ago, widgets were a part of the Android lock screen. Google introduced them back in 2012, but they never stayed around for long. The company scrapped the feature as Android 5.0 Lollipop ...

Google is bringing back lock screen widgets to Android phones this summer. The company announced on its Android Developer Blog on Thursday that lock screen widgets will return to Android 16, ...