Android 17 is causing Home Screen widgets to disappear for Pixel users. Early reports suggest the issue is affecting ...

Google's fifth beta for Android 17's first QPR rolls out for Pixels, and it solves a major issue users have been struggling ...

Getting specific information at a glance is key to how I use my smartphone.

Google is aware of, and working to correct, a bug in Android 17 that's been disappearing some users' home screen widgets.

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 of ...

More often than not, getting work done means putting your phone away. But believe it or not, your phone is a powerful means of boosting your productivity and staying on top of your to-do list. How?

A person showing a Google Pixel phone with two widgets placed on the home screen - Knighturnal/Shutterstock Most people use their Android home screen the same way ...

Back in the way earlier days of Android, Google supported the ability to run widgets on the lockscreen, but the functionality faded away in later releases. Now, Android seems to be reviving lockscreen ...

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 ...