With iOS 18, Apple overhauled the Home Screen, introducing design changes that allow for more customization and personalization. You can put icons where you want, change their size, and give them new ...

iOS provides developers with an API to lock apps with Face ID or Touch ID. However, not every app has this option, and there’s no way to completely hide apps from your device. Luckily, “App Lock” is a ...

Locate a notification from an app on your Lock Screen that you wish to silence. Swipe from right to left over the notification. Tap Options. Select Turn Off. Another trick is that instead of tapping ...

A new third-party app called Pixel ToolBox brings some features to Pixels that aren’t officially supported. Notably, one feature includes the ability to double-tap on the home screen to lock the phone ...

In such a situation, anyone standing nearby could read it. To avoid this, managing lock screen notifications is crucial. This article will explain how you can activate this feature on iPhones and ...

Android 15 may add an adaptive timeout option that automatically turns your device’s screen off when you aren’t using it. It’s important to lock your Android device when you aren’t using it so that ...

‘Schedule’ lets you block apps at a particular time without needing to tap your phone to the Brick. Once your scheduled focus ...

As part of Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, announced at WWDC 2025, the new iOS 26 will rework some native Apple features and apps. The Lock Screen and Home Screen are getting updates that align with ...

Enhancing your iPhone’s lock screen with widgets can transform the way you interact with your device, enhancing both its functionality and visual appeal. The Widgy app serves as a powerful tool for ...

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