Google is working on a new gesture that lets you double tap your Pixel phone's screen to turn it off, and we have a first ...

Do you know that you can double tap on the Android screen and put it to sleep instantly? Here we show you how to set it up ...

But the double-tap gesture is not likely to appear in the stable Android 16 release, which is due in June 2025.

The way it’d work is refreshingly straightforward: Just tap twice in a row anywhere on your screen, anytime, and poof: The screen shuts off. It’s a fast ‘n’ easy shortcut for an action you ...

Did you know that in iOS 18 is possible to remove or replace the iPhone lock screen shortcuts? You can even add your own ...

Google is adding expressive new animations to Android for interactions like dismissing notifications and toggling settings.

One example is the double-tap gesture to turn off the screen, which has been common on Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and other devices for ages now. On Pixel phones, double-tapping the lock screen ...