Smart locks are an increasingly common sight around neighborhoods. These gadgets bring some modern amenities to your front door, letting you eschew your traditional key to operate your deadbolt with a ...

YoLock gives your Android lock screen an iOS makeover, including lock screen widgets. You can add up to four widgets to your ...

The Android lock screen is a simple place. Unlike iPhones where unlocking is a two-step process, Android lock screens aren’t really designed to give you a moment to pause. You likely have an Android ...

Google is working on a native App Lock feature, and it could arrive as early as Android 17 next year. Here's how it might work!

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing ...

This petite retrofit smart lock is a discreet choice for just about any environment, though it’s incredibly loud and its app drags. Nuki has been producing smart locks for Europeans since 2015 and is ...

The Yale Approach uses part of your existing deadbolt, which is great news for renters who don't want to make major changes. You'll also get to use your existing keys to unlock the deadbolt, which can ...

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Between the launch of iOS 16, lock screen content company Glance's upcoming expansion in the US and updates to Google's Pixel phone widgets, it's clear the lock screen is about to change. The lock ...