A new iOS 16 app lets users open any app of their choice directly from their Lock Screen without ever needing to navigate their iPhone. The app called "Launchify" lets users configure one or more iOS ...

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iOS 16 opened the lock screen to whole new experiences—there’s a widget section, Live Activities for real-time updates, and Dynamic Island if you’re using the iPhone 14 Pro. It wasn’t going to be long ...

OS 26 adds two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen, here’s how I’m using one of them: the Preview app.

In iOS 18.4, Apple added a new Shortcuts action to open a specific conversation in the Messages app. This means it's now possible to open a chat thread with someone important to you straight from your ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Android 15 DP2 adds a swipe up feature on the Google Pixel Fold for transitioning apps seamlessly between screens. Users ...

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Life is busy. Multitasking is essential for anyone struggling to balance work, play, and the demands of daily life. Whether you’re on a laptop, phone, desktop, or tablet, splitting your screen enables ...

OnePlus Open gets OxygenOS 16.0.2.400 update in India with Smart Sidebar storage tools, Photos app filters, widget stacking, ...