Android lets you protect your device by creating a password, PIN or gesture lock to keep people from using your phone without your permission. But what if you don’t want to secure your entire device?

This article explains how to lock iPad apps using the built-in Screen Time feature. Screen Time is the best way to lock apps behind a password. This feature is designed to keep children from spending ...

It's no secret that smartphones contain a wealth of personal information, and our iPhones are no exception. From social media to financial apps, it's crucial to keep your data secure. One way to do ...

One of the reasons I installed the iOS 18 beta 1 as soon as it was available for the iPhone is the ability to lock apps with Face ID. I've been waiting for this feature for years. I think it's a ...

In the interests of enhanced privacy, some third-party iOS apps include an option to require passcode or Face ID authentication before they can be opened, even though the iPhone is already unlocked.

Face ID is one of the iPhone features that will keep me locked into Apple's ecosystem. While the argument that Touch ID can be more convenient in different scenarios may be valid, Face ID exceeds ...

You can’t really go too far when it comes to phone security, considering everything of importance we put on these compact devices—from bank account apps to our most intimate conversations—and while ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

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