I hate giving my iPhone to strangers asking to scan a digital ticket with the screen unlocked. Yes, it's incredibly easy to pull up a barcode or QR code on the screen so you can prove you have a valid ...

Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen lock and then pick a different unlock method. Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your ...

You can’t really go too far when it comes to phone security, considering everything of importance we put on these compact devices—from bank account apps to our most intimate conversations—and while ...

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 ...

Google announced today that the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 release will bring lock screen widget support to phones. Android 16 QPR1 isn’t expected to roll out until September, but we managed to activate ...

The liquid glass effect is one of the most visually striking additions in iOS 26.2. This feature allows you to adjust the transparency and clarity of the clock display on your lock screen, creating a ...

The iPhone’s lock screen isn’t just the place you check the time or your notifications anymore — it’s a fully customizable space where you can express your personality, highlight your favorite photos ...