Here’s how Android 17’s App Lock will handle notifications

While Android 16 QPR3 is in beta right now and is the next major software release before Android 17 drops, there has been no ...

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

Android 17's new App Lock might stop your notifications from spilling secrets

Android 17's App Lock feature is still a work-in-progress, but we've now learned how it will handle notifications from locked ...

Xthings’ New Ultraloq Smart Lock Doesn’t Care What Your Phone Brand Is

Xthings is at CES 2026 with a new smart lock called the Ultraloq Latch 7 Pro, a Matter-compatible lock that it says will ...

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...

Nothing Phone (3) Update Fixes Android Auto Freezing, Glyph Improvements and Adds Dual SIM Ringtones

Nothing Phone (3) gets major update B4.0-251224-1229 with battery icon redesign, dual SIM ringtones, Android Auto fix, Glyph improvements, and December security patch.

What to do if your phone is stolen – a tech expert’s step-by-step guide

To activate Stolen Device Protection, head to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Stolen Device Protection and toggle it on. Note ...

The Good Lock module I forced myself to learn — and now can't use a Galaxy without

One Hand Operation + is one of Samsung’s most underrated tools. It lives inside Good Lock, an optional customization suite ...

I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret

The eSIM standard was introduced in 2016, slowly gaining support as a secondary option in smartphones. Rather than holding ...
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The growing threat of SIM card fraud! Your identity and money are both at risk, learn the secret to locking your SIM today!

In today's digital age, fraudsters are constantly coming up with new methods, and SIM card fraud has become a major concern ...

Hack of the day: Lock your SIM to prevent fraud and identity theft

Protect your digital life from SIM-swap fraud by locking your SIM card with a personal PIN. This crucial step prevents thieves from porting your number or creating duplicate SIMs, thereby safeguarding ...
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PSA: Don't install One UI 8.5 on your Galaxy S25 if you love your Good Lock modules

Four of the best Good Lock modules aren’t working properly on the One UI 8.5 beta. Home Up and QuickStar refuse to open, while LockStar and NotiStar have also lost some features. Samsung’s Good Lock ...