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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Having your iPhone screen turn off while you're viewing something on the display can be pretty inconvenient. While it usually won't shut off if you're interacting with the device, there can be ...

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, ...

Google is officially bringing back lock screen widgets on Android, but it begs the question – what would you want to use? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s newsletter that ...

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'm a huge fan of customization, and that's a major reason why I'm still holding onto Android. It'll probably stay that way in the future as well, because I don't see Google's operating system going ...

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 ...

You can lock home screen layout of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 so that it can’t be repositioned or deleted. This makes it easy for you to immediately find the app icons on your phone home screen ...