Google prepares double-tap to lock feature for Pixel phones

Google is reportedly preparing to introduce a double-tap to lock feature for its Pixel smartphones. Analysis of Android 17 beta versions suggests the company is finalizing this functionality, which allows users to turn off the screen by tapping a blank area of either the lock screen or the home screen.

This feature, which has been available on devices from other manufacturers like Samsung for years, aims to provide a more convenient alternative to using the physical power button. While Google began developing the feature in 2025, a specific release date has not been announced, though it is expected to arrive in a future software update.