Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 shows that Pixel custom lock screen shortcuts are closer to reality
Yesterday, Google released Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3, which not only addressed some bug fixes and stability improvements, but also added to hidden features that are expected to make it as part of the March Feature Drop. One of these features, as we have covered, involves improvements when selecting a wallpaper. However, another highly-requested customization feature also surfaced involving the shortcuts on the Pixel lock screen.
Lockscreen Shortcut options on the Nothing Phone (1) Beta
Another discovery made in regards to the method by which the shortcuts on the lock screen are triggered, is that you will need to tap and hold the buttons in order to initiate the action, instead of just a simple tap. This change makes the feature’s behavior more consistent with how it works on iOS, where buttons are similarly activated by pressing and holding them. This was probably changed in order to prevent accidental touches, especially where the camera and flashlight are concerned, which can quickly drain your phone’s battery.