Google is working on an 'Ambient AOD' feature that shows the lock screen wallpaper on the always-on display

Many Android smartphones can show the lock screen wallpaper on the AOD, but Pixel phones currently cannot. Google experimented with this feature way back with the Pixel 3 but dropped it in future devices.

Now, Google looks to be testing an 'Ambient AOD' feature in Android 16 QPR1 that blurs the lock screen wallpaper and shows it on the AOD. This feature will be optional and controlled by a new "show lock screen wallpaper" setting. However, it may not be available on current Pixels due to a screen flickering problem, so it could be a Pixel 10 exclusive.

You can see the feature in action at the video linked below or read the source article for more information.

📹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFvtV2uvIxE

🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/wallpaper-on-aod-android-16-qpr1-3563717/