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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 ...

The popular Pattern Lock system is used to secure millions of Android phones - but researchers have revealed it can easily be cracked. New software can analyse the user's finger movement from up to ...

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Google is working on a native App Lock feature, and it could arrive as early as Android 17 next year. Here's how it might work!

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Perhaps you're aware of the Cover lock screen app for Android. It's an alternative to the stock interface on your device that uses location and app usage history to intelligently place shortcuts on ...

The pattern lock system used by millions of Android users to secure their phones can be cracked in just five attempts simply by observing hand movements, security experts have claimed. A study by ...

Full-sized widgets are coming back to your Android 16 phone's lock screen. Android will now force apps, and their icons, into dark mode, even if developer support is lacking. The optional Identity ...

Lock patterns are a popular way to secure Android smartphones, as they are a lot easier to remember than PIN codes or text passwords. In fact, around 40% of Android owners opt for this lock method, ...