Samsung is borrowing a neat Pixel lock screen trick for One UI 8.5

One UI 8.5 includes a new, Pixel-like lock screen feature that lets you add AI-generated weather effects to your lock screen ...

iOS 26.2: The Ultimate Lock Screen and Home Screen Makeover

Discover iOS 26.2’s stunning lock screen and home screen customization features, including liquid glass effects, widgets, and ...
Android Authority

Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...
Android Police

The Android apps I used to take control of my lock screen

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 ...

Claude Code Creator Shares an 8-Step Workflow for Faster, Higher-Quality App Development

This Claude Code approach from its creator shares eight steps. Make Claude Code projects smoother while improving speed and code quality ...

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...
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The Android apps I used to take control of my lock screen

Android 16's most disappointing feature is the upgraded lock screen. While we're happy to have widgets return to the lock screen, the limitations mean that all widgets are compatible, but only some ...
Android Police

Android's native App Lock feature may arrive next year

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...
AppleInsider

iOS 26.2 is here with one-time AirDrop codes, alarms in Reminders, more

Apple's iOS 26.2 update is now available to all, with new one-time AirDrop codes, more toggles for Liquid Glass, and improvements to system apps. Here's what's new. Following the public release of iOS ...

I tried Brick, the $59 gadget that blocks phone apps. It's the only thing that has helped cut down my screen time.

Brick allows you to temporarily block chosen apps and notifications on your phone. You can only unblock the apps by tapping ...
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Blue Lock Rivals codes January 2026

January 8, 2026: Grab your usual allowance of free style and festive spins with three new Blue Lock Rivals codes for this week. What are the new Blue Lock Rivals codes? While your metavision may let ...
PC Gamer

All active Blue Lock Rivals codes in January 2026 and how to redeem them

While there are plenty of excellent sports games in Roblox, none of them can hold a candle to Blue Lock Rivals. Blue Lock is one of the most popular sports anime ever; of course it was going to get ...