Your Android home screen widgets are about to get a ton of upgrades

Google has announced a massive Android widgets overhaul powered by Remote Compose, bringing smooth animations and better ...

Google just showed me how to build widgets without touching a line of code

During Google’s May 2026 Android Show and I/O announcements, Google showcased Create My Widget, which does what it says. If ...
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Google making Android widgets push with new Play Store filter

The Android team this week is putting a “Spotlight” for developers on widgets, especially “high-quality” ones. Meanwhile, Android users will benefit from a new Play Store “Widgets” filter. The Play ...
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The Pixel Launcher widget list may soon hide most widgets behind a menu (APK teardown)

Google is preparing to tweak the widget list in the Pixel Launcher to show a filtered set of widgets by default. You’ll still be able to see all available widgets by tapping on a button, though. It’s ...