Google is Prepping 'Home Screen Widgets' for Android Auto

Android Auto has been missing the home screen widgets feature for a long time now, but it seems Google is prepping it behind ...

Exclusive: Android Auto is preparing home screen widgets — here's your first look

Android Auto is getting ready to add home screen widgets, allowing users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to their dashboard.

Android Auto could soon get smarter with Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets

Meanwhile, the publication has also uncovered references to a feature codenamed “Earth,” which will allow users to add ...
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The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixels brings app shortcut tweaks, UI polish, and stability improvements.
The New York Times

How to Give Your Older Phone New Software Powers

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to make your own. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer has been writing ...