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 ...

Google first introduced lock screen widgets into the Android OS starting in version 4.2 Jelly Bean, only to remove them shortly after in 5.0 Lollipop. Google has since brought lock screen widgets ...

Customizing your iPhone lock screen has evolved into a seamless blend of style and functionality, thanks to the advanced features introduced in iOS 18. The video below from iReviews will walk you ...

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly from the lock screen. Lock screen notifications are turned on by default.

Google Gemini users can now access the AI chatbot directly from the iPhone’s lock screen, thanks to an update released on Monday first spotted by 9to5Google. Users can now call up Gemini Live ...

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 ...

The latest update for the Google Gemini app on iPhone brings six new lock screen widgets and direct access through the Control Center. These new widgets are a welcome addition to the app ...

Google is officially bringing back lock screen widgets on Android, but it begs the question – what would you want to use? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted ...

Lock screen widgets are returning to Android smartphones with Android 16 QPR1 later this year. OEMs are not required to adopt lock screen widgets, and customization options may vary. Expect all of ...

This preview is build 26120.3360 which has arrived in the Dev and Beta channels for Windows 11 testers, and it also has a useful new feature for the lock screen (which I’ll return to later).

Wondering about the missing always-on display (AOD) customization features on your Samsung Galaxy phone? You're not alone. The options aren't in the AOD settings menu anymore. So where are they? Let's ...

Limiting screen time protects children's mental health Date: March 10, 2025 Source: University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto Summary: A recent study suggests that limiting screen time ...