These are exceptional widgets I use on my Pixel that weren't built by Google.

Ever since the first release of Android in 2008, widgets have been an integral part of the operating system. These home-screen applets offer you some of the functionality of your apps, but in a ...

The Android home screen is great for anyone seeking to personalize their mobile experience, as it can host a multitude of apps and offer unique customization opportunities. Widgets are a key part of ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Back in the way earlier days of Android, Google supported the ability to run widgets on the lockscreen, but the functionality faded away in later releases. Now, Android seems to be reviving lockscreen ...

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 ...

Motorola is rolling out stable Android 17 to the Edge 70 with stackable widgets, Live Updates, notification summaries, and ...

It has been a long time coming – over decade, in fact – but it seems that Google is finally ready to being to being widget to Android Auto. This is a feature that has been available in Car Play for ...

Apple TV for Android has picked up homescreen widgets for the first time, letting users jump straight into playback without opening the app. Apple Music also received two new widgets and the ability ...