If you want to keep certain apps out of the reach of other people, you can lock or hide those apps on your Android phone. I’ll show you how to use your phone’s built-in features as well as ...

With iOS 18, Apple now offers the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your device. Whenever you want to access the app, you have to input a passcode or biometric authentication to open it.

That way you can launch your favorite apps from your lock screen or Control Center.

Here's how to lock and hide your iPhone apps for an extra layer of security. You can also check out all the features iOS 26 will likely bring to your iPhone this fall. How to lock your iPhone apps 1.

Allow others to use your phone without worrying about what secrets they may accidentally see. Allow others to use your phone without worrying about what secrets they may accidentally see.

With Firefox's newest feature on Android, you can now lock your private tabs and ensure that your browsing remain private at all times.

If you have hidden an app on your iPhone to keep away from prying eyes, but don't know how to find it again, follow this step-by-step guide.