# Your Pixel's lock screen may be about to get its biggest shortcut upgrade in years

> Your Pixel's lock screen may be about to get its biggest shortcut upgrade in years Aug 4, 2026 — 7:25 AM ET - The lock screen on Pixel devices may soon allow users to add app shortcuts.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-lock-screen-app-launch-shortcut-apk-teardown-article-3694308/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a71d7b274aacca6ab98d817)
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #pixel #google #android #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a71d7b274aacca6ab98d817

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