How to use it: To match your icons to your phone, press and hold on your iPhone Home Screen to go into jiggle mode, tap “Edit,” “Customize,” then “Tinted.” Underneath the color and opacity sliders, ...

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 ...

Windows 11 offers plenty of customization options to make the operating system feel more like home, with even more options offered by third-party apps. One area of Windows 11 that offers some ...

Google is working on a new lock screen notification minimalism feature for Android. When enabled, this will shrink notifications so only their icons will show on the lock screen. We spotted this ...

On iPhone and iPad Lock Screens, you can change the font and style of the clock, add widgets, and apply dynamic weather and astronomy wallpapers. What some users might not know is that you can also ...

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new ...

Among the many updates in Android 16 QPR1’s big redesign is a new look for notifications which includes more prominent shortcuts for settings, history, and also an updated lock screen layout too.

If you're new to iPad, Apple recently opened up the Lock Screen to a wealth of personalization options not seen before. iPad users can change not only the wallpaper but also the clock font and color, ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big ...

Android 16 hides the content of certain sensitive notifications from appearing on the lock screen, in particular notifications with OTP codes. This follows a change in Android 15 that blocks untrusted ...