Pixel phones may soon get a “double tap to turn off screen” gesture in the Android 16 QPR1 update. A new toggle for this gesture is expected to appear in the Settings app under System > Gestures.

Google may finally add a double-tap gesture to turn off the screen on Pixel phones, a common feature available on competitor devices. Evidence for this lock screen gesture appeared in the latest ...

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Google is testing new features for Android 16 that will let users customize the double-tap power button gesture. The update will let users choose between launching the camera or the Google Wallet app ...

This update brings the convenience of Tap-to-Unlock capabilities to nearly all smartphone users from a single lock for maximum cross-platform convenience At launch, the Bolt NFC was recognized for its ...

One of the best features you’ll find on locks that support Apple Home Keys is the ability to open the lock simply by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch against it. Owners of the Ultraloq Bolt NFC have ...

The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock is receiving a free upgrade that enables near-field communication (NFC) tap-to-unlock with compatible Android phones. The model currently supports Apple’s Home Key, ...