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 ...

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 ...

iOS 18 allows users to replace the flashlight or camera shortcuts on their lock screen with Snapchat’s camera mode. iOS 18 allows users to replace the flashlight or camera shortcuts on their lock ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is now available for the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro. The update includes a new “Lock Glimpse” feature that serves wallpapers and “content” on the lock screen ...

One of the biggest drawbacks to using Gemini as your default Android assistant is going away. In a blog post today, Google detailed how Gemini extensions are now available from your phone's lock ...

Everything I try either shows the lock screen on wake and requires some form of authentication to dismiss, or it doesn't show the lock screen on wake at all. I've tried googling extensively and it ...

Tired of your iPad screen flipping every time you move? Locking its orientation takes just a few seconds and can make reading, gaming, or watching videos a lot more comfortable. Apple's iPads have ...