Apple introduced Home Screen widgets on iPhones with iOS 14 back in 2020. The idea was to put glanceable information from apps right on the Home Screen, saving you the time and effort of constantly ...

Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update is here, and one of the nicest additions is something Pixel users have been waiting on for a long time. Lock screen widgets finally work on Pixel phones. The Pixel ...

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The iOS 26 update for iPhone delivers a variety of new features to CarPlay, with one of the coolest arrivals being the ability to add and customize widgets. If you're not familiar, widgets nestle on ...

If you've refused to use widgets, MacOS Tahoe may change your mind. Thanks to Liquid Glass, widgets are sexy again. Only add the widgets you need. Widgets aren't exactly the most divisive topic in the ...

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Google is implementing a big redesign of Android with Material 3 Expressive. This updated design language will spread across apps and Android itself with the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 update. And ...

Apple at WWDC announced visionOS 26, bringing spatial widgets, dramatically improved Personas, and new collaborative experiences to Apple Vision Pro users. Apple says the update transforms widgets ...

Widgets are a powerful feature on your iPhone, offering quick access to essential app information directly from your home screen, lock screen, or Today View. By customizing widgets, you can optimize ...

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