You can change the background image of your Mac's lock screen to make it your own, as well as add a custom message and a new avatar icon.

iOS 26 lock screen customization: If you’ve just picked up Apple’s new iPhone 17, or updated your older iPhone to iOS 26, you’ve probably noticed the “Liquid Glass” look and want a lock screen to ...

The latest iOS update gives you more ways to customize your iPhone's lock screen and make it your own. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...

The lock screen is often the first thing you see when you wake your Mac. By default, Apple sets a simple, system-generated background that may or may not match your style. Thankfully, macOS lets you ...

The first beta of Android 16 QPR2 finally brings lock screen widget support to Pixel phones, a feature previously only available on tablets. Users can swipe inward from the right edge of the lock ...

Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, a few months after the company announced it at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The update introduces a handful of new features to your iPhone, like call ...

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new ...

Apple has improved the Lock Screen on iPhones in recent years, making it more customizable than ever and able to display information-rich widgets. In iOS 26, Apple has added another custom option to ...

Having your iPhone screen turn off while you're viewing something on the display can be pretty inconvenient. While it usually won't shut off if you're interacting with the device, there can be ...