With iOS 18, users can replace the default camera app on the lock screen with a third-party app. Halide and Obscura — two popular camera apps designed as alternatives to Apple’s default camera app ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

If you’ve ever found the default lock screen widgets on your iPhone too small or limited, iOS 18.4 introduces a solution that significantly enhances your experience. With the help of the “Active Day” ...

In 2022, Apple removed the iPhone’s volume slider that surfaced on the lock screen when playing media. The company has now revived lock screen volume controls through the iOS 18.2 update. The new ...

It sure looks like Android 15 is going to have lock screen widgets. The Android 14 QPR2 beta landed the other day, and Mishaal Rahman over at Android Authority found a hidden unfinished feature that ...

We spend so much time customizing our Google Pixel wallpapers, widgets, and home screens, yet most of us ignore the two most visible elements of the entire UI: the default lock screen shortcuts. For ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big ...