The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

In order to do pretty much anything on an Android phone, you need to hit the power button and then slide your finger across the unlock button in order to get to the home screen. That is, unless you ...

The recent Android 16 Beta 3 (and Beta 3.1) release updates a feature limited to the Pixel 9 and allows all devices from the Pixel 6 and newer to use fingerprint unlock while the screen is off.

Discover six hidden Android features that improve performance, privacy, safety, and productivity—and unlock powerful features most users never find.