The lock screen is evolving with iOS 26 and Android 16, so I put them to the test to see which one does it better.

OS 26 adds new elements to the iPhone's lock screen that you can take advantage of when you customize the look of your iPhone ...

Tap Customize. Tap Lock Screen. From there, tap the " - " icon to remove apps that are assigned to those buttons. The Flashlight and Camera apps are the default, so they will need to be removed.

In the lock screen editor, tap the time. You can do this before or after you’ve personalized your lock screen with photos, weather, etc. Choose from a selection of font styles.

A last-minute leak of iOS 18 features suggests we could see an app locking system and dark home screen icons. Notably, the app locking system appears to only work with first-party apps.

Click on the Lock screen status drop-down menu on the right side and select None. After performing the above steps, Windows 11 will no longer show you widgets on the lock screen.

Transform your Android lock screen into a productivity powerhouse with this awesome enhancement that makes Android 15 look like child's play in comparison. Android 15 is a-comin’! Google’s ...

If your Android phone doesn't natively support lock screen widgets, you can still get this feature using a third-party app called "Lockscreen Widgets and Drawer," available for $1.49.

A new feature in Android 14 makes it possible to launch note-taking apps like Google Keep right from the lock screen. Currently, you need to unlock your device, tap the home screen icon, and then ...

Meanwhile, Google rested on its laurels after having removed lock screen widget functionality with Android 5.0 Lollipop in 2015. Nearly a decade later, it appears the feature is almost ready to ...