Neowin

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." ...

Google hasn't forgotten about Keep's lock screen notes (yet)

We've seen evidence that Google is again working to let us take notes in Keep using a handy lock screen shortcut.
Android Authority

Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1: Here's a first look

Google announced today that the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 release will bring lock screen widget support to phones. Android 16 QPR1 isn’t expected to roll out until September, but we managed to activate ...
MacRumors

iOS 17 Lock Screen Features: StandBy and Interactive Widgets

With iOS 16, Apple introduced a whole new look for the Lock Screen complete with widgets and customizability, and in iOS 17, the Lock Screen was further refined. Widgets are more useful than ever ...