You are, we hope, already protecting your phone with a PIN, a fingerprint, or a face (or all three), but sometimes you'll want to add an extra barrier to particular apps—if you're lending your phone ...

Both the Nuki and the Level Lock Pro supports a system called "Matter Over Thread," meaning that the lock can be controlled by many devices, including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung ...

no one likes a snooper, especially on your phone. With iOS 18, Apple now offers the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your device. Whenever you want to access the app, you have to input a ...

You can’t really go too far when it comes to phone security, considering everything of importance we put on these compact devices—from bank account apps to our most intimate conversations—and while ...

Resetting a Kwikset lock involves removing the battery pack and holding down a button, while changing the code can be done ...

If you want to keep certain apps out of the reach of other people, you can lock or hide those apps on your Android phone. I’ll show you how to use your phone’s built-in features as well as third-party ...

In the interests of enhanced privacy, some third-party iOS apps include an option to require passcode or Face ID authentication before they can be opened, even though the iPhone is already unlocked.

One of the app categories Apple is trying to 'Sherlock' this year is app locker. The Cupertino giant previewed the iOS 18 update at WWDC 2024 this month, adding support for locking and hiding iPhone ...

With the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for the iPhone and iPad, Apple has introduced a set of powerful new features designed to enhance your privacy and provide greater control over your app ...

Winter is almost upon us and Airbnb has announced a new feature that could help folks avoid fumbling for keys while wearing a bunch of layers. Starting in the US and Canada later this year, Airbnb ...

You might see the Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock's rubber buttons as a step back, but I appreciate the old-school ...

Yale, which features on our top recommendations for smart locks, has long had a close relationship with Google Nest, which is seen in products like the aptly-named Nest x Yale Lock. Now, the home ...