iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Toggle to Turn Off Lock Screen Camera Swipe

The fourth beta of iOS 26.1 includes an option to turn off the Lock Screen swipe that activates the camera, a feature that ...
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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 ...

I finally feel at home on Android again, and it’s because of the screens I’m locked into

Still, when I peel that noise away, there's an emotional and thoughtful core that still speaks to me. I've reflected on the ...

6 ways to use your phone less — and none involve screen-time alerts

Anything will do. Knitting, crocheting, or even getting into Warhammer. Anything that stops you from reaching for your phone, ...

Google is working to fix one of Gemini's biggest pet peeves

Conversations will Gemini are set to be more accomodating for pauses rather than forcing you to finish your requests in a single breath.
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On Android 16? Your phone has 2 critical security upgrades - enable them ASAP

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...
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Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to extend the battery life by hours

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, ...
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The Hidden Setting Every Smartphone Owner Should Turn On

You spent a small fortune on that smartphone. It’s got more processing power than the computers NASA used to land on the moon ...