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TL;DR
- Google is rolling out new lock display screen clock customization choices within the newest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 launch.
- The revamped “Wallpaper & type” app now features a slider to regulate the default clock’s weight and width, because of its “reactive” font.
- Whereas extra granular sizing choices are nonetheless lacking and it’s unclear if different clocks will grow to be “reactive,” this replace alerts Google’s continued give attention to personalization.
Google has been slowly drip-feeding us new customization choices, and it appears like this yr will convey some massive upgrades, notably to the lock display screen. Final yr, we revealed Google was getting ready new methods to customise the lock display screen clock. Now, with the most recent Android 16 beta launched right this moment, a few of these customization choices are reside.
With the discharge of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, Google has lastly launched the revamped Pixel wallpaper app that we first reported was in growth final yr. The brand new model of the “Wallpaper & type” app refines the UI for altering the lock display screen’s look. It additionally provides a slider to regulate the clock’s weight and width, although this presently solely applies to the default clock.
Right here’s a brief video displaying the Pixel’s new clock measurement customization slider in motion in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1:
This slider is simply out there for the default clock as a result of it’s the one one utilizing a “reactive” font that enables for dynamic adjustment. We don’t know if Google plans to make different lock display screen clocks “reactive,” nevertheless it appears unlikely for some, because it may intrude with their established designs. It’s additionally unlucky that Google didn’t introduce the extra granular clock sizing choices we noticed final yr, as these would have provided even higher customization.
Nonetheless, we’re glad to see Google introduce new customization options to Android, even when this addition is considerably restricted. Google not too long ago promised a extra daring, fluid, and interesting UI with its Materials 3 Expressive announcement, so additional customization choices will assist make the brand new design really feel extra private.
