One UI 8 beta introduces a shape-shifting lock screen clock design
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- The latest One UI 8 beta brings a clock widget for the lock screen.
- Similar to iOS’ depth effect for the clock, Samsung’s clock automatically wraps around faces in real or animated images.
- The clock can also be moved around the lock screen, where its text adjusts to the available space.
Samsung has already begun beta testing its upcoming interface, One UI 8, and is speculated to release it alongside the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7 phones in July. Unlike the minimal and underwhelming additions to One UI 7, the interface based on Android 16 brings several new features that we love.
In its latest One UI 8 beta build for Galaxy S25, Samsung is testing interesting new changes, including an improved clock widget for the lock screen. This new widget finally brings iOS-like depth effects for the clock, allowing the numerals to automatically adjust and wrap around any central objects in the lock screen wallpaper.
