Google is reportedly enhancing the customization features of its Pixel lock screen, making it more comparable to the level of personalization available on iPhones. These changes are expected to roll out in Android 15 QPR2, following the strides made in Android 14 with new clock styles and color customization.
With Android 14, Pixel phones introduced nine different clock designs along with options to adjust colors—whether matching the wallpaper, selecting from preset hues, or going monochrome. Clock size adjustments were also introduced. However, Google’s latest beta for Android 15 QPR2 shows even more variation in clock styles being developed. These designs, spotted in the Pixel Wallpaper app, aim to elevate visual customization on Pixel devices.
What sets these updates apart is the potential for granular size adjustments, currently being refined in the Pixel Wallpapers app. This would allow users to further control the clock’s appearance, including its width, height, slant, and roundness. Early screenshots reveal sliders for adjusting font weight and width, while toggles manage slant and roundness. Although still in its testing phase, these features promise unprecedented personalization for lock screen aesthetics.
Apple significantly raised the bar for lock screen customization with iOS 16. Features like clock fonts, colors, widgets, and live activities enabled users to tailor their experience in detail. Google’s Android 15 changes appear aimed at bridging the gap, offering Pixel users a similar level of control. While Apple once held the reputation for minimal lock screen tweaking, its versatility now serves as a benchmark for competitors like Google.
There’s no confirmed release date for these updates, and details, such as which clock faces will support the new granular controls, remain unclear. With the rollout of Android 15 QPR2 looming, Pixel users are likely to receive these upgrades soon, adding more personality to the lock screen experience.
Google’s steps toward lock screen customization reflect its ongoing commitment to improving user personalization, ensuring that Android continues to compete with its iOS counterpart in meaningful ways.
