It’s Halloween – time to get spooky!
Here are some techy ways to celebrate the season.
Get your phone ready and check out an app called Backdrops, available for iOS and Android. Search for your favorite Halloween theme or tap the tags for wallpapers that fit the season. It’s an easy way to give your screen a spooky makeover.
When it’s time to trick-or-treat, keep everyone connected. The Life360 app lets you see where friends and family are in real time – or you can drop an Apple AirTag into a costume or candy bag for extra peace of mind.
Need a spooky soundtrack? Head to DeadAir.co. It’s a Halloween-themed internet radio station that plays creepy hits, movie clips, and eerie sounds 24/7. It’s programmed by a real human who’s obsessed with all things Halloween – and it’s been streaming since 2012.
No costume? No problem. Use AI to dress yourself up. In the Google Gemini app (iOS, Android), tap “Create image,” upload your photo, and describe what you want – a clown, vampire, even a werewolf. Your new look shows up in seconds.
On Instagram, you can add some Halloween fun to your Stories. Tap the paintbrush icon to find new AI effects like Ghostface, Haunted Mirror, or Zombie. There’s even a new “Ghost” font perfect for spooky captions.
If you leave a Note with a Halloween word – like pumpkin, witch, or ghost – it’ll turn color and trigger a fun little animation.
And finally, don’t forget your doorbell! Ring and other smart doorbells let you switch your alert sound to something spooky – like a howl, a scream, or a pipe organ.
Happy Halloween!
