The lock screen on your phone or tablet is a tool designed to prevent strangers from accessing your device. Because of this ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

While setting up a lock screen PIN on your Android or iPhone, there's always the fear that you might forget it one day. That's especially true if you usually rely on quicker methods without a password ...

A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...

WhatsApp, a global messaging favourite, has introduced the Chat Lock feature, enhancing privacy for users who wish to keep specific conversations secure. This tool allows chats to be locked with a ...

In the name of beefing up Android security, Google has added a new feature called Identity Check that automatically locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication. The feature works when you ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

1. Open WhatsApp and Access Settings: Launch the app on your device and tap the three-dot menu (Android) or gear icon (iOS) in the top-right corner to open Settings. 2. Navigate to Chats: Scroll down ...