The newest version of Android allows users to switch out the static Wallet and Google Home shortcuts with other options. This quick guide will take you through switching lock screen shortcuts on ...

Android 14 Beta 3 has landed, it’s not rolling out to Google’s Pixel phones. Having said that, the update brought a number of changes, including lock screen customization. Lock screen shortcuts are a ...

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iOS 18 introduces an innovative feature that transforms the way you interact with your device: customizable lock screen shortcuts. This innovative addition allows you to perform a wide range of tasks ...

Yesterday, I covered Widgetsmith, which among many other things, can display whatever text you’d like in an iOS 16 Lock Screen widget. Lock Screen One is a new app from Sindre Sorhus, the maker of ...

Google is working on a lock screen shortcut for the Pixel Thermometer app, aiming to make temperature readings quicker on supported Pixel phones. Found in Android 16 Beta 4 code, this optional ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

The latest Android 13 QPR2 beta shows that Google has made quite a bit of progress on customizing the shortcuts and clock design shown on the lock screen. With Android 13’s second quarterly update, we ...

Discover the hidden shortcut that lets you add a functional power toggle to your Lock Screen or new iOS 26 Control Center.

In this fast-paced world, it always helps to have shortcuts to your favorite functions. This goes especially for repetitive tasks like opening apps. This is where lock screen shortcuts come in.