Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

This wow-worthy widget wonder will make whatever Android device you're using infinitely more useful — in a way that only Android could provide. Every now and then, I stumble onto an Android ...

Android owners have a seemingly endless supply of weather apps to choose from. Unfortunately, most are either too basic and come preloaded on the phone or are free, ad-supported apps. Then, there's ...

We can now report that lock screen widgets are coming back, but will only be available on tablets running Android 15. Earlier this year, we broke the news that Google is working on bringing back ...

Building your own Android widget is easier than you think. Here's a guide to the best apps, setup process, and tips to kick off your first design.

Google says stackable widgets are “something that we are looking into from AOSP.” However, the company is not committed to the idea yet. The tech giant also mentions it “sees the value” in using ...

The Android team has long offered quality tiers for apps on Wear OS, Large Screen, and other form factors. As part of this week’s push, Google is highlighting the Android Widget Quality Tiers. These ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. On Pixel smartphones, owners are likely familiar with the At a Glance widget. It shows current calendar ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Google has unveiled the Google Home Favorites widget for Android, which lets users control smart home electronic devices from their phone's home screen. The new Google Home Favorites widget lets you ...

With Android 16 Beta 2, Google has added a “Switch users” homescreen widget for Pixel devices. In the Widgets list, scrolling down reveals a new “Users” item (note the use of the blue Pixel background ...