Smartphone users unlock their phones, on average, an incredible 150 times a day. That means you're going to see your lock screen an awful lot, so it should absolutely be something you like looking at.

So the only way to use lock screen widgets on your Pixel 10 is by installing the latest Android 16 QPR2 beta on your device, which is fairly stable and smooth for daily use, or waiting for the final ...

Android's screen locks are great — they keep your phone secured from prying eyes, prevent your personal data like pictures, bank accounts, and social media apps from being accessed, and make you feel ...

The latest Android 16 QPR2 update added lock screen widgets to Pixel phones — and they're great! Here's how to use them.

One of the standout features of iOS 26 is the 3D effect, which introduces a sense of depth and dimension to your lock screen. This feature works by separating the subject of your chosen photo from its ...

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Locking your home screen prevents accidentally moving icons around. You can lock and unlock your Home screen layout in Settings. Making it harder to move the apps and widgets on your home screen could ...

Locate a notification from an app on your Lock Screen that you wish to silence. Swipe from right to left over the ...

Windows 11 now lets you control the widgets that appear in the Lock Screen, and you can even disable the feature completely.