Apple pulls an Android with iOS 16’s new lock screen customization
Apple’sWWDC2022 keynote happened today, and while you might not expect that to be a huge deal for Android, there’s been a lot that’s managed to catch our eye, both in terms of things we wish Android would get, and those that feel inspired by it. We’re definitely thinking about the latter as we learn about the slew of improvements coming to iOS 16, including lock screen customization — something that should feel very familiar to Android fans.
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With the new, much more customizable look, notifications are now being moved down to the bottom of the screen, so they don’t obstruct your wallpaper and all that beautiful work you’ve done. Almost all of these are things we’ve seen aspects of on Android in the past, although the iOS 16 lock screen in the form we saw today probably outdoes Android 12’s in terms of customization — and that’s even with Material You factored into the equation.
If you have an iPhone, you’ll be able to try an open beta of iOS 16 with all that lock screen goodness starting next month.
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