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 ...

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

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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 ...

Microsoft has given Android smartphone users the means to place its Bing images on the lock screen, as well as view information and search without unlocking the phone. The Redmond-based company has ...

After a 10-year hiatus, lock screen widgets are set to make a comeback on Android phones. They'll arrive with an update to Android 16 in late summer, Google confirms. All widgets in the Android ...

YOUR Android phone has a clever trick to stop people from snooping on your pictures. It’s called app pinning and it stops friends or family from roaming around your phone. Please provide a valid email ...

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Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly ...

Choose what's on your lock screen and how it unlocks This article explains how to customize the lock screen on your Android device. Android devices have several unlock options. Follow these directions ...