It's possible to add widgets on an Android to provide easy access to an app's functionality or information.

Android Auto is getting ready to add home screen widgets, allowing users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to their dashboard.

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixels brings app shortcut tweaks, UI polish, and stability improvements.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 brings a major fix for home screen theming by automatically generating themed icons for all apps. This creates a clean, consistent look. The update also includes a new ‘Create’ ...

You can now customize icon shapes on your Pixel Launcher’s home screen. Android will give you five options. Including the default circle, there’s square, four-sided cookie, seven-sided cookie, and ...

Android Auto has been missing the home screen widgets feature for a long time now, but it seems Google is prepping it behind ...

Customizing your Android home screen allows you to merge aesthetics with practicality, transforming your device into a personalized tool that reflects your style and preferences. By carefully ...

In 2025, Android supports multiple pages; use this to your advantage: One “Work” page with essential productivity apps. A “Personal” page for social, fitness, and leisure. A minimalist “Master” page ...

A reader dropped me a note to ask if HfP has a smartphone app, which we don't. However, you can add a HfP icon to the home ...