Your personalized Android clock may soon appear in the notification panel.
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Your Android clock customizations may soon be applicable beyond just the lock screen. Mishaal Rahman from Android Authority discovered this feature within the code of the latest Android 16 Beta. Although it hasn't been officially activated yet, he managed to demonstrate the feature briefly.
The first noticeable change is the separation of the Quick Settings and Notifications panels. Swiping from the right reveals Quick Settings, while swiping down from the left shows Notifications. You can also switch between the two by tapping icons located at each corner of the screen.
There's an added benefit to this adjustment. It creates additional space in the Notifications panel, allowing your customizations to be applied there. However, Rahman notes that the appearance might differ; his activation could look different than the final version.
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Further testing showed that the Notifications panel displays the same clock as the lock screen, along with any themes you customize. However, not all features transfer perfectly; most clocks display correctly, but Rahman mentioned the weather clock doesn't appear completely.
This is an exciting development that enhances customization options in Android 16. That being said, it’s unlikely to be available in the next update. Since this feature is tied to the separate dual panels—which are still in development—it probably won't be released until later. Nevertheless, Google could easily incorporate it into one of the quarterly updates for Android 16.
One of the key attractions for Android users is the greater level of customization available compared to other platforms (especially iOS). Updates like this can attract new customers seeking more control over their devices. With the additional useful features on the way with Android 16, it seems set to surpass iOS 18.
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A feature found in the most recent Android 16 beta indicates that additional customization choices are forthcoming.