Android lock screens provide an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a PIN, password, pattern, or biometric authentication (such as facial recognition or ...

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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 ...

Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen lock and then pick a different unlock method. Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your ...

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

Google is officially bringing back lock screen widgets on Android, but it begs the question – what would you want to use? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted ...

Android’s new anti-theft update adds stronger biometric checks, enhanced lockout rules, and expanded remote security tools to ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced ...

We're taking an early look at some of the tweaks Google's getting ready ahead of Android 17 formally entering testing.