My app opening habit changed completely once I gave widgets from my most used apps a more practical job.

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

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Grok for Android rolled out a new home screen widget, giving users one-tap access to Chat, Imagine, and Voice features. Confirmed by xAI developers, the Google-like widget significantly enhances ...

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

Google has some new Android Auto features in the pipeline, including support for app widgets on the dashboard as has been discovered in the latest updates. Android Auto’s dashboard redesign from a few ...

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 ...

I've created a highly customized, personalized Android weather experience using two distinct apps and four widgets. Here's how it works.

One of the quirky things about Google Android is that in order to switch applications or interact with a Home Screen widget, you have to tap the home button to leave the current app and then press ...

Here's your first look at the new Pixel VIP widget from the September 2026 Feature Drop, featuring new quick actions and ...