Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta gives the Galaxy S25 a smarter lock screen clock that automatically shifts around any wallpaper.

Samsung is seemingly removing the lock screen widget carousel in One UI 7. In One UI 6 and earlier, you were able to tap the clock on the lock screen to show a vertically scrolling list of widgets.

The South Korean tech giant Samsung is one of the most popular smartphone makers in the world, and for good reasons. First, the company manufactures smartphones for all segments. Whether you purchase ...

It’s no secret Samsung is working on One UI 8.5 ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch early next year. While we’re still pretty far out from any sort of public beta, the company’s internal build continues to ...

One of the most notable changes to arrive with iOS 16 was a massively overhauled lock screen customization system. Apple went all-in with the new feature, blending aesthetics with a functional flair ...

On an average day, you might unlock or look at your phone dozens of times, which makes the lock screen a hot property for advertising. Ad tech company Glance has been taking advantage of that for ...

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