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Easy Android Lock Screen Personalization Tips

Add text: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen. Edit shortcuts: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Shortcuts. Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen ...

Locked out of your Google account? Now a friend can help - here's how

A new recovery feature lets you choose trusted friends or family members to verify your identity if you're locked out of your Google account.

I tried to use an LG G7 in 2025; here’s what happened

If you want to rock a G7 in 2025, consider bringing a portable power bank with you. I love revisiting older phones and seeing ...

Apple Adds a Toggle to Turn On and Off Liquid Glass in iOS 26.1 Dev Beta

Apple has added an option to reduce the Liquid Glass transparency effect with the latest iOS 26.1 developer beta 4 update.

I used 14 secret codes to unlock menus of settings on my iPhone and Android - how it works

ZDNET's key takeaways Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc.Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices.One of the codes also might erase your data, so ...