A screen pattern lock is an alternative to PIN codes or text passwords on Android devices and estimates suggest it's used on around 40 percent of smartphones and tablets running the OS. Because ...

There have been various tales of tricks or hacks that seemingly help smartphone users after their devices are damaged. A notable example of putting it in rice after it got submerged in water. However, ...

The popular Pattern Lock system used to secure millions of Android phones can be cracked within just five attempts – and more complicated patterns are the easiest to crack, security experts reveal.