Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. You might have noticed that your iPhone shows ...

In 2022, Apple removed the iPhone’s volume slider that surfaced on the lock screen when playing media. The company has now revived lock screen volume controls through the iOS 18.2 update. The new ...

Chances are you're only using your Android phone's volume buttons for one thing. Here's how they can handle much more with ...

If you're listening to music or a podcast and want to change the volume without unlocking your iPhone, then you probably press the buttons on the side of your phone. Those buttons can increase or ...

A setting buried in Accessibility restores the Lock Screen volume slider Apple removed in iOS 16. Here's how to enable it in ...

Apple TV remotes may have smart features that change the way you stream, but these little devices still possess the tried and true features common in all remote controls. Sure it may have a ...

Apple removed the volume bar from iPhone lock screens when iOS 16 launched, forcing users to rely solely on physical volume buttons for audio adjustments. While those buttons work fine, they only let ...

For Samsung Galaxy users, SoundAssistant offers advanced volume control features. This app allows you to customize the look and position of the volume slider, add a floating volume button, and manage ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

With the release of iOS 16 in 2022, Apple removed the volume slider from the iPhone Lock Screen except while using AirPlay. In iOS 18.2, however, Apple has decided to bring back that capability with a ...