If you want to keep certain apps out of the reach of other people, you can lock or hide those apps on your Android phone.

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...

Smartphones are a big part of our lives today, and the best smartphones serve as more than just phones. They hold memories ...

One of the app categories Apple is trying to 'Sherlock' this year is app locker. The Cupertino giant previewed the iOS 18 update at WWDC 2024 this month, adding support for locking and hiding iPhone ...

Before you use iOS 18's new ability to lock and hide apps, be sure you know how to find them again when you need them. Since your iPhone is already protected by Face ID, it might seem like a case of ...

How to lock down and hide your app behavior on iOS 18. Credit: Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto / Getty Images Among the iOS 18 features Apple announced at WWDC 2024, the ability to lock and hide apps was a ...

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You can hide apps on your iPhone so they’re completely invisible, and you can lock all kinds of apps so they require Face ID to open. Why would you want to? Maybe you have sensitive content you don’t ...

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 ...