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 activate ...

We have a very early hands-on of lock screen widget support in the first Android 15 beta. Android used to let you add widgets to the lock screen until Android 5.0 Lollipop was released nearly a decade ...

If you’ve got annoying widgets displaying on your PC lock screen there’s a simple way you can remove them for a cleaner ...

Apple continues to refine the look and feel of the iPhone with each major iOS release, and iOS 26 places more emphasis than ever on personalization. The one big change is the introduction of Spatial ...

The iPhone’s lock screen isn’t just the place you check the time or your notifications anymore — it’s a fully customizable space where you can express your personality, highlight your favorite photos ...

Do you want to make your iPhone lock screen more dynamic and visually engaging? Live wallpapers provide an excellent way to personalize your device with motion. By using the “intoLive” app, you can ...

Switch out the buttons on the Lock Screen. Screenshot: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac In iOS 18, users can finally change out their iPhone Lock Screen buttons from the standard Flashlight and Camera to ...

The iPhone lock screen has undergone a significant evolution with the release of iOS 26, transitioning from a simple notification center to a dynamic and customizable interface. It now serves as a hub ...

This app puts notes on the lock screen—and that single change makes it surprisingly effective.

The lock screen's big clock is great, but there are a few more changes iOS 26 brought to your device. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...