The most common way to turn off a phone screen and lock the device is to use the on-off button. That usually sits on the side of the phone and needs to be squeezed quite tightly. You need to do the ...

Android 15 is adding a two-finger double-tap screen gesture that magnifies the screen. The operating system’s built-in magnification feature can already be launched through an on-screen button, volume ...

Customizing your iPhone lock screen is nothing new, as Apple's offered that ability since iOS 16. But iOS 26 brings a new dimension to lock screen customization, bringing adaptive time and spatial ...

Apple adds a new slider to reduce transparency on the lock screen clock. The update also lets you set the screen to flash for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Samsung Galaxy phone’s lock screen is likely to be the first ...

Here’s some feedback I’d like to put on Apple’s radar. Lock Screen customization is awesome, especially with new iPhone control options in iOS 18, but sometimes I just want to change my wallpaper.

Google’s Routines and Apple’s Shortcuts combine multiple steps into one command to make your phone or tablet do more of the work for you. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip ...

Assigning a home screen on Android is a straightforward process that allows you to customize your device to better suit your needs. Whether you want to change the default home screen or add new ones, ...

Google Now on Tap let you search your screen just by holding the home button. Unfortunately, Now on Tap was killed off and never got a true replacement. Android 14 QPR1 hints at what could be the ...