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

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 lot ...

Discover Samsung's Good Lock update with new unlock animations, advanced customization, and enhanced Always-On Display features.

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

The release of iOS 26 has introduced a new level of lock screen customization, captivating users with its innovative features. Among these, the depth effect and underwater clock design have gained ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

I installed iOS 18 beta 1 on my iPhone 14 Pro the minute Apple released it, even though the device will never get Apple AI features. iOS 18 offers a variety of handy features that I wanted to try ...

How many Lock Screens have you created for your iPhone since the new iOS 16 came out? If you’re only rocking one, you might want to get in on all the customizations that are available, especially the ...

With the latest Android 14 update, it's easy and quick to make changes to the smartphone's lock screen. You can adjust and change several different elements of the lock screen. From the background ...

The depth effect on the iOS 16 lock screen can work with pretty much any image, not just Portrait mode images. The image also doesn’t necessarily need to be a photo that you took — even images that ...

Small tweaks that completely transform your Windows lock screen.

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...