So you grab your phone, unlock the screen…and screech in horror as the blazing light sears your eyes. Sometimes, even the lowest brightness setting is too dang vivid. Here’s how to change it.

It’s a tough balancing act between trying to read a too-dark phone screen in broad daylight, and squinting to protect your eyes from what feels like the rays of 40 suns beaming out at you from ...

After unlocking your Android phone, swipe down from the top of the screen. If you don't see the Brightness slider yet, swipe down again. Move the Brightness slider to your desired level.

Some smartphone users – especially among those who work in the field – like to use an anti-glare cover. Around $10 or so, these small covers physically shield the phone’s screen from sunlight.

If you've found that your iPhone's display can be a little too bright even at its lowest setting, you wouldn't be alone. Whether you're reading in bed or checking it at the theater before the ...

Some smartphone users – especially among those who work in the field – like to use an anti-glare cover. Around $10 or so, these small covers physically shield the phone’s screen from sunlight.

Google has confirmed that a fix is rolling out now for Pixel phones suffering from buggy lock screens in the wake of Android ...

With auto-brightness enabled on my Nintendo Switch, I can max out the brightness slider to some effect, but if I turn the setting off, the screen gets even brighter. That’s generally what you ...

Keep in mind that if you turn up your phone's brightness level, its battery may drain faster. The quality of the screen protector can impact how well you can see the display.

Your phone can sense the amount of light in your environment and adjust the display brightness, helping to combat eyestrain and make your screen a bit easier to see. But sometimes, auto-brightness ...