Here’s how Android 17’s App Lock will handle notifications

While Android 16 QPR3 is in beta right now and is the next major software release before Android 17 drops, there has been no ...

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

Samsung is borrowing a neat Pixel lock screen trick for One UI 8.5

One UI 8.5 includes a new, Pixel-like lock screen feature that lets you add AI-generated weather effects to your lock screen ...

Google’s New Android Update Locks Your Apps And Hides Your Messages

Well done Google. A major new privacy feature is coming to Pixel, Samsung and other phones courtesy of the new Android 17 ...

How to delete 'bloatware' from your Android (and why you should)

To uninstall an app on your Pixel, go to the Google Play Store and tap the Profile icon. Tap Manage apps & devices > Manage, select the app you want to remove, and tap Uninstall. On Samsung, go to ...

Turn on 'App Pinning' Before Letting Someone Else Use Your Android

If you're an Android user, you should enable app pinning to keep others from snooping around your device. This feature keeps ...
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Update 1/6/2026: AndroidHeadlines 11th Annual Ultimate Holiday Tech Giveaway 2025

Thank you to everyone who entered our 11th Annual Holiday Tech Giveaway! The response this year has been incredible, and we’re grateful for your continued support of Android Headlines. Winner ...