Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Apple's widgets can be your best friend when you're trying to spruce up your iPhone's home and lock screens. With many third-party apps also offering widget options, there's a lot you can do with ...

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a dynamic range of lock screen widgets designed to simplify your interactions and provide quick access to essential tools and information. These widgets are crafted to ...

The iPhone lock screen has transitioned from a simple display of time and notifications to a dynamic, interactive interface. With the advent of live activity apps, your lock screen now serves as a ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

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 ...

As part of Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, announced at WWDC 2025, the new iOS 26 will rework some native Apple features and apps. The Lock Screen and Home Screen are getting updates that align with ...

Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the information you need at a glance. The number is probably ...

X (Twitter) has rolled out a set of widgets for its iOS app, enabling users to add feeds to their Home screen as well as a real-time notification count to their Lock Screen. The Home screen widget ...

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you lock it. Here’s how to get the most out of widgets on the underutilized lock ...

The Mac lock screen has always felt a little underused. You see the time, your wallpaper, and not much else. macOS already supports desktop widgets, but once your Mac is locked, that extra information ...