Google is testing a new AI button on the lock screen that sits below the fingerprint reader. It’s not clear what the AI button is for since it’s currently not functional, though. It’s possible it’ll ...

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly ...

Did you know there’s a faster way to restart your iPhone? Just add a Restart button to your lock screen for direct access.

Android 15 adds support for placing widgets on the lock screen, but only on tablets. Despite that, the lock screen widgets feature actually works quite well on smartphones. We recorded a video that ...

One of the biggest drawbacks to using Gemini as your default Android assistant is going away. In a blog post today, Google detailed how Gemini extensions are now available from your phone's lock ...

Apple's iOS 26.3 introduces a robust set of customization tools, empowering you to tailor your device’s lock screen and home ...

The lock screen's big clock is great, but there are a few more changes iOS 26 brought to your device. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...