The Android team this week is putting a “Spotlight” for developers on widgets, especially “high-quality” ones. Meanwhile, Android users will benefit from a new Play Store “Widgets” filter. The Play ...

Google is preparing to tweak the widget list in the Pixel Launcher to show a filtered set of widgets by default. You’ll still be able to see all available widgets by tapping on a button, though. It’s ...

I probably use far too many widgets on my Android smartphone. Actually, yes, I do use too many widgets. They do serve me plenty of information, though. They range in functionality from calendars for ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

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 ...