Lock screen ads are a popular way for mid- and low-budget smartphone makers to subsidize costs, but Americans have largely been able to avoid them until now. Get ready for that to change.

Many Android brands are now focusing on lock screen customization, but this new lock screen wallpaper feature is my favorite addition.

If you want to unhide or remove a lock from an app, long press on the app, tap Don't Require Face ID and enter your Face ID or passcode. Your locked apps will now be unlocked and your hidden apps will ...

Sometimes, keeping prying eyes out of your personal apps isn’t just about privacy—it’s about peace of mind. Whether it’s ...

If you choose to turn it on, no personal data is shared.

Add text: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen. Edit shortcuts: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Shortcuts. Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen ...

Compare iOS 26 Liquid Glass vs Android 16 Material 3 Expressive: UI, customization, and user experience. Whis OS is best?

Vivo's OriginOS 6 embraces Apple's Liquid Glass UI from iOS 26, showcasing how Apple's design trends continue to shape ...

You can block or unblock a number on an Android phone using the built-in Phone app's "Blocked numbers" menu.

If your Android phone is misbehaving, crashing frequently, freezing, restarting randomly, or lagging significantly, it's likely that a third-party application is the culprit. Even if you are cautious ...

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...