ScreenKit, an iPhone personalization app that’s topped 12 million downloads to date, is ready to embrace the new Lock Screen customization options shipping with the release of iOS 16 on September 12.

For years, the Lock Screen on the iPhone and iPad was a minimalist affair. You could check the date, time, and your latest notifications but not much else. With more recent updates to iOS and iPadOS, ...

Sure, the default look of your newly bought iPhone is cool and colorful. But after using these basic wallpapers and widgets for the first couple of days, you'll eventually start to question why you ...

Apple continues to refine the look and feel of the iPhone with each major iOS release, and iOS 26 places more emphasis than ever on personalization. The one big change is the introduction of Spatial ...

Samsung’s always-on display is one of those features you appreciate for its convenience but rarely think about. It shows the time, lock screen widgets, and a few notification icons. If you like ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

Samsung’s One UI remains at the forefront of smartphone customization, offering an impressive suite of tools designed to help you personalize your device. Whether you’re a casual user looking for ...

Google announced today that the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 release will bring lock screen widget support to phones. Android 16 QPR1 isn’t expected to roll out until September, but we managed to activate ...

One of the major changes with today’s launch of iOS 16 is the ability for users’ to now personalize their Lock Screen with widgets, in addition to adding widgets to the Home Screen, which had rolled ...

Lisa Eadicicco covered mobile devices. Prior to joining CNET, she served as a senior tech correspondent at Insider, reporting on Apple and the broader consumer tech industry. She was also a tech ...