The latest Android 16 QPR2 update added lock screen widgets to Pixel phones — and they're great! Here's how to use them.

Pixel's Android 16 QPR2 update enables lock screen widgets for quick glances at weather, news, and more. Follow our ...

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After years of neglect, Google is finally bringing some widget goodness back to the Android lock screen interface, and it's ...

Yes, it seems that we really mean it this time. Lock screen widgets are very likely to return to Android very soon. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you ...

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We can now report that lock screen widgets are coming back, but will only be available on tablets running Android 15. Earlier this year, we broke the news that Google is working on bringing back ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Lock Screen widgets are fully back! In the first Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that was just released, Google added a ...

Google could be reintroducing “Lock Screen Widgets” in Android 15. However, these “widgets” may resemble the Live Actions feature in Apple’s iOS for iPhone. Android widgets are one of the most useful ...

Holiday update adds interactive widgets, themed layouts, and seasonal wallpapers for device customization. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iScreen, a mobile customization application for iOS ...

Android 14 came out a few months ago, and we’re still getting our feet wet with it. However, the rumor mill never takes a break, and we have a rumor about Android 15. According to a new report, ...