Most smartphone users, whether out of habit or being unaware of their device's potential, stick with the default home screen setup. They may create folders to manage apps or swap out app shortcuts at ...

Some Roku users are more particular than others when it comes to arranging app icons on the home screen. If that's you, ...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, powered by One UI 7, provides an extensive range of customization options to craft a home screen that is both functional and visually appealing. By using Samsung’s ...

For iOS 17, Apple introduced interactive widgets that let you control certain app functions right from the home screen or lock screen. Since then, you can tick items off your to-do list, press play on ...

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.

The official launch of Apple’s iOS 18 brought with it some fresh ways to customize your iPhone’s home screen. Rather than leaving unwanted apps hanging around like a bad smell in places you don’t want ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Android Auto is preparing to add home screen widgets. The feature is codenamed “Earth” and will allow users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to the Android Auto dashboard. Some widgets ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Android doesn’t natively let you set unique wallpapers for each home screen, but apps like FiveWallpapers and Multiple Picture Wallpaper make it possible. These apps let you assign different images, ...