Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

This article explains how to enable and disable screen locking on devices running iOS 4 and up. It's broken down by iOS version and covers the ways to tell if screen locking is enabled. What if you ...

Dallas was working on cars at a Honda dealership rocking a MyTouch 4G when Artem and the gang started Android Police. It was this very website that got him into Android in the first place — he'd sneak ...

Customizing your iPhone lock screen with a dynamic video or GIF can transform your device into a more engaging and personalized experience. With the release of iOS 26.2 and the versatile Intive app, ...

A screen lock is the first layer of protection against unwanted access. But there are some instances where you may not want to have a lock screen. For example, if you use the phone only at home, there ...

The fourth beta of iOS 26.1 includes an option to turn off the Lock Screen swipe that activates the camera, a feature that iPhone users have been wanting for years. In the Camera section of the ...

I still have the ancient Nokia Lumia 525 and a couple of its Android competitors in my closet collecting dust. I'm not a phone hoarder, but I still keep them with me because each one carries a special ...

Google Gemini is getting a new update that lets it answer questions right from the lock screen. Previously, you could only do certain Assistant-level tasks on the lock screen like pausing videos, ...