Home screen widgets are a staple of the Android operating system. Adding widgets is a fairly simple process once you know where they're located. The Google Play Store is filled to the brim with ...

Android widgets are mini-apps that run on your Android Home screens. Widgets are not the same as the shortcut icons that allow you to launch an app. Android widgets generally display data and take ...

Most of the home-screen widgets you’ll find for Android devices are little more than glorified shortcuts to your various apps—or, if you’re lucky, they’ll offer up recent (but often ...

The Android home screen is great for anyone seeking to personalize their mobile experience, as it can host a multitude of apps and offer unique customization opportunities. Widgets are a key part ...

However, the home screen widget of the force-stopped app will remain unaffected and continue working as usual. This could be an issue if the problem was with the widget itself. Android 15 will ...

When you hear fans of Android phones argue with fans of Apple’s iPhones, they usually bring up widgets. Widgets are tiny apps that add functionality to a phone’s home screen. You can place a ...

Chris Welch is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography ...

Unless you're a minimalist who hates screen clutter, you likely have at least one or two widgets on your Android phone. These little applets are fantastic time-savers, providing you quick access ...

Jack Wallen illustrates how to easily create a contact widget on your Android home screen for easy dialing, messaging, emailing, and editing of your contacts. Android is, without a doubt ...

Please verify your email address. Home screen widgets are a staple of the Android operating system. Adding widgets is a fairly simple process once you know where they're located. The Google Play ...