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Google working on AI-generated lockscreen clocks for Pixel

Besides customizable Quick Settings, Android Canary 2608 reveals work on AI-generated lockscreen clocks for Pixel phones.

Google working on AI-generated lockscreen clocks for Pixel

Google is reportedly working on AI-generated lockscreen clocks for Pixel phones, as evidenced by Android Canary 2608. This new feature is currently being developed, but the server-side functionality has not been made available yet. Users would have access to an "Enter AI Prompt" box, complete with "Ideas" suggestions and an option to upload an image for reference.

Once generated, a gallery interface would allow users to save and access multiple designs. The ultimate goal of this feature is to produce a unique 0-9 number set, which can represent any material or visual style, with a focus on digital clocks. This development seems to be a parallel to AI wallpapers, which have been a popular trend in recent times.

It is worth noting that Google has not updated the eight options available on Pixel phones for a while, which makes this new feature all the more intriguing. However, it is important to keep in mind that features in Android Canary do not always make it to the final release. Additionally, the expanded Dynamic Color theming options introduced in the June build have not yet made their appearance, as of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2. For more news, check out 9to5Google on YouTube.

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