It is quite common for Android smartphone users that I forgot the password to their phone, so how to get into a locked phone? Or perhaps there is a used phone and don ...

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 ...

A new feature in Android 14 makes it possible to launch note-taking apps like Google Keep right from the lock screen. Currently, you need to unlock your device, tap the home screen icon, and then tap ...

Years after they were introduced and then removed from previous versions of Android, the latest beta for Android 15 QPR1 has arrived and brings back lock screen widget support, at least for tablets.

Mobile phone security is a wonderful thing—until you find yourself on the wrong side of it because you’ve forgotten your password or broken your screen. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. PassFab is a ...

Ads are one of the ways to keep some websites and app developers afloat. They keep costs down and enable free content. Some of your favorite fan sites are likely ad-driven. But sometimes, too many can ...

Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a ...

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 ...

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And if you don't like any controls on your lock screen, here's how to remove them for good. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, ...