I said back in December that I wanted Apple to copy WhatsApp's Face ID security for iMessage. That's just one of the default iPhone apps that require extra protection to improve the user's privacy.

This app puts notes on the lock screen—and that single change makes it surprisingly effective.

One of the reasons I installed the iOS 18 beta 1 as soon as it was available for the iPhone is the ability to lock apps with Face ID. I've been waiting for this feature for years. I think it's a ...

There's a lot you can do on your iPhone, even without relying on third-party apps from the marketplace. You can have RCS-enabled conversations on iMessage, or video ...

Microsoft appears to be getting OneNote ready to support Android 15 lock screen note-taking. New text strings in OneNote make explicit reference to the forthcoming lock screen support. Despite this, ...

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 ...