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Microsoft spammed Windows 11 lock screen with Copilot QR code ads to 'educate users'Microsoft spammed Windows 11 lock screen with Copilot QR code ads to 'educate users ...

Some Windows 11 users noticed a rather odd-looking QR code on their lock screen leading to the Copilot website. After complaints, Microsoft pulled the ad, claiming it as a "way to educated users." ...
Android Authority

Google might soon show your phone's IMEI on the lock screen, but should you be worried?

Code found in the Google Personal Safety app suggests a new “Device info” option will allow users to view their IMEI number from the Emergency screen without unlocking the phone. This move contradicts ...

OnePlus phones could soon get a cool lock screen information trick

OnePlus could be working on a new lock screen bar for calls and media, and leaked images suggest it’s part of a broader OxygenOS 16.1 refresh that could make glanceable phone info much more useful.The ...
Android Authority

Android 15 will let you add widgets to the lock screen, but only on tablets

We can now report that lock screen widgets are coming back, but will only be available on tablets running Android 15. Earlier this year, we broke the news that Google is working on bringing back ...