Android 17 is causing Home Screen widgets to disappear for Pixel users. Early reports suggest the issue is affecting ...

Android used to let you place widgets on the lock screen, but this feature was killed off in Android 5.0 Lollipop. Code within the latest Android 14 QPR2 beta suggests that this feature might return ...

And while there are currently five widget styles to choose from, it looks like Google could be looking to introduce a sixth one in a future update of the app. While the new widget was yet to be ...

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 ...

Android 17 has a bug related to widgets that prevents users from placing widgets back on their homescreen if removed. There is reportedly a fix on the way with Google’s official acknowledgement of the ...

Getting specific information at a glance is key to how I use my smartphone.

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening ...

Smartphones are no longer a part of our lives — they are an extension. Android devices, in particular, have long been celebrated for their unparalleled customizability. While Apple has made strides in ...

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 ...

Your Android phone's home screen is prime real estate. It's where you start your day, check the latest news, and launch your favorite apps. But what if you could make it even more useful? Widgets are ...