TL;DR
- One UI 8.5 includes new, Pixel-like weather effects for the lock screen.
- You’ll be able to add AI-generated weather effects to your lock screen wallpaper based on local weather conditions.
- Effects like rain or snowfall realistically move behind visible objects or people, rather than simply sitting on top of the wallpaper image.
Smartphone brands have been paying extra attention to the lock screen lately, treating it as more than just a place to check notifications or check the time. From richer widgets to personalized wallpapers, the smartphone lock screen is becoming more personal, useful, and visually engaging. Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update looks set to continue that trend with a new weather-driven feature that adds a bit of magic to your wallpaper, and closely mirrors a similar idea Google already offers on Pixel phones.
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