This year’sGoogle I/Ohas mainly revolvedaround advancements in AI, but it hasn’t forgotten about Android. WithAndroid 14on the horizon, Google has announced several changes to lock screens on Pixel devices.
Dave Burke, VP of engineering for Android at Google, revealed a number of new customization options for Pixel phones' lock screens. Currently, the lock screen doesn’t offer any different types of clocks and users can only change the color themes. The upcoming Android 14 updatewill change that entirely, giving users the option to choose from several different clock styles, colors, and sizes.
On top of the much-needed visual refresh, the lock screen will also give users the ability to change the shortcuts just in case the default ones don’t fit their needs.
In addition to these lock screen customizations,wallpapers that include custom emoji imagery and cinematic parallax effectson your photos are coming to Pixel phones with the June Feature Drop. Android 14 also has AI generated wallpapers in store that you’re able to create via text prompts.
Google has been steadily tweaking their software interface in many different respects. During today’s I/O the company also announced thatGoogle Home’s redesignwill arrive this week.
The tech giant also officially announced thePixel 7awhich is available today for $500.
Update: Emoji wallpapers and cinematic wallpapers aren’t coming with Android 14 but will already be available on Pixel phones next month with the June Feature Drop. The article has been corrected.
