Setting up a new Android phone? Discover essential features like Notification History, Find Hub, Theft Detection, Bedtime ...

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly ...

Gemini's functionality has expanded to allow control of smart home devices like lights and thermostats without needing to unlock your phone. This feature is enabled by toggling "Use Gemini without ...

Eight years ago, smart locks were all the rage in the smart home world, and I really wanted one, but I had huge concerns about privacy and security. After a million and one searches, I landed on Nuki, ...

Google has announced a new Android "Identity Check" security feature that lock sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside a trusted location. The new feature is part of Anroid's ...

The ULTRALOQ Bolt NFC smart lock now offers seamless tap-to-unlock for Android users, mirroring the convenience of Apple Home Key, via a free software update. The upgrade makes the lock a universal ...

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Gemini Extensions can now be accessed directly from the lock screen on Android devices. Extensions allow Gemini to fetch real-time, personalized information from other services, making it easier to ...

Unlock powerful hidden Android tricks and Android 2025 features that enhance privacy, battery life, and overall phone usability with simple settings tips. Pixabay, iXimus Exploring hidden Android ...

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 ...

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