Google has announced Android 16 will include lock screen widgets, catching up with iOS. Widgets will require authentication for security–fingerprint, PIN, and face unlock. Widgets are expected to ...

Instead of simply dimming your Lock Screen wallpaper, the system blurs it by default in iOS 26. The tweak makes the clock and widgets stand out more, but it also defeats the purpose of displaying a ...

Discover 5 easy ways to make phone calls directly from your iPhone lock screen. Save time and stay connected with these ...

Discover how iOS 26 transforms your iPhone lock screen with widgets, live updates, and customization options for ultimate ...

X launched iOS widgets for iPhone and iPad users in mid-December 2025, delivering home screen and lock screen access to news, notifications, and AI features. The rollout arrives nearly five years ...

Samsung’s LockStar update adds a huge set of unlock animations to Galaxy phones on One UI 8.5. Version 8.5.00.8 also brings ...

Apple removed the volume bar from the iPhone's lock screen a few years ago, but you can bring it back to your device in a few easy steps. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing ...

Apple released the production build of iOS 26.2 earlier in December and the first beta tests of iOS 26.3 are underway, although you might want to hold off installing the first beta version of iOS 26.3 ...

iOS 26.2 is the latest iPhone software update, and it includes several new ways to customize the way your iPhone looks and works. Here’s what’s new. #1: Expanded Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen ...

Samsung may be resistant to change up its flagship formula, but one thing the company does have going for it is its excellent Android software experience. One UI is regularly pushing the boundaries of ...

Google Pixel phones are notorious for having hidden settings that can greatly enhance the user experience. The list includes options for ramping up the display refresh rate, optimizing the battery ...

Apple Music is now available as an extension within ChatGPT, meaning you can search for songs, create playlists, and discover new music through OpenAI's chatbot. Here's how to set it up and what makes ...