The lock screen on your phone or tablet is a tool designed to prevent strangers from accessing your device. Because of this ...

Tap and hold an open space on the home screen and go to Home settings > Suggestions. Enable Suggestions on Home Screen, then remove at least one static icon from the bottom row on your Home Screen.

Setting a screen lock on your Android device is essential for security, but forgetting your PIN, pattern, or password can be a hassle. Fortunately, there are several ways to regain access without data ...

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Google has announced a new Android "Identity Check" security feature that lock sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside a trusted location. The new feature is part of Anroid's ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Europe’s best smart lock, the Nuki Smart Lock, has launched in the US. The Matter-compatible lock costs $159 alone, or $299 with the fingerprint-supporting keypad (currently $229 on Amazon). A $5.9 ...

Google is bringing back lock screen widgets in Android 15. The feature disappeared nearly a decade ago, but it can be accessed from a hidden settings page in Android 15. The stable version of Android ...