Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR iOS 27 introduces massive 4×6 widgets that can occupy an entire home screen pane, a concept Android pioneered in 2009 and expanded with resizable layouts in 2012. Currently in developer preview, the update will allow users to drop extra-large widgets directly or long-press and stretch existing smaller widgets to … Read More “Apple’s iOS 27 copies a classic Android feature: Extra large widgets” »
Pankil Shah / Android Authority I’ve always felt that app widgets don’t get nearly enough credit for the convenience they offer. They’re great for checking important information at a glance and jumping directly into specific app features. That’s why my home screen setup has never been about finding the perfect wallpaper or obsessing over icon … Read More “7 widgets I always add to my home screen on every Android phone” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a major overhaul for Android, wearable, and car dashboard widgets by introducing a new underlying rendering engine in Jetpack Glance called Remote Compose. The upgrade eliminates fragmented codebases and battery drain by handling logic, smooth resizing transitions, dynamic theming, and particle effects directly within the system … Read More “Android home screen widgets are getting a massive upgrade” »
TL;DR Android Auto is adopting Material 3 Expressive, featuring smoother animations and better adaptability for all screen sizes. Users can finally add home screen widgets for weather, smart home controls, and favorite contacts. YouTube video support (FHD) is arriving for stationary use, with a seamless transition to audio-only when driving. At the Android Show: I/O … Read More “Android Auto is getting widgets, video apps, Dolby Atmos, and more” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto currently only has limited taskbar widget support. Last year we spotted Google working on new home screen widget support, codenamed “Earth.” The rough UI we saw at the time has received a major overhaul, hinting that it’s nearing completion. Android Auto has been stepping into the spotlight … Read More “Android Auto home screen widgets look nearly ready to go” »
