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Verizon is making it significantly more difficult to switch carriers by locking your iPhone or Android phone for much longer than before.

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, ...

Big Android updates used to feel few and far between, but in the last few months, we’ve had some big changes, including a ton of new features in Android 16 QPR2. Here’s everything you need to know ...

Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...

One of the standout updates in OneUI 8.0 is the introduction of customizable fingerprint animations. Accessible through the Lockar module, this feature offers four distinct animation styles, allowing ...

Unlike some Android phones, iPhones don't have a dedicated notification LED that lights up when you get a call, text, or other alert. What iPhones do include is an optional Accessibility feature for ...

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There are plenty of high-quality screen recorders. The built-in option is the best choice for most users. Some of these have premium options to remove ads or add features. Over the years, there have ...