Google dropped the feature nearly 11 years ago, but Apple recently brought it back into the spotlight with its own version.

Google is bringing lock screen widgets from the Pixel Tablet to all Android phones with the Android 16 QPR1 update this year.

Google has confirmed that lock screen widgets are coming to AOSP for tablets and smartphones after Android 16 QPR1.

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