Widgets

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  WhatsApp Working on Voice Note Widget for Quick Access via Android Home Screen

  WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Android home screen widget that could allow users to record and send voice messages without opening the app. Spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.24.2, the feature is still under development and unavailable to testers. Users may be able to record a voice note from the home screen, send it to multiple rec...

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  Google Is Rolling Out a Resizable Gemini Widget for Android Homescreen

  Google is rolling out a homescreen widget for Gemini on Android. The widget was already available on iOS, and it is now being added to Android as well. It is a highly resizable widget that can be placed in two different style configurations and multiple size-based configurations. The widget comes equipped with all the different tools and features t...

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  Google Says Android 16 QPR1 Will Introduce Lock Screen Widgets on Smartphones

  With the release of Android 15 QPR2 in December, Google brought back widgets to the lock screen on tablets, starting with the Pixel Tablet. Since then, everyone has been left wondering about the same happening for smartphones too, and it might be soon. As part of its Spotlight Week which brings an enhanced focus on widgets, the Mountain View-based ...

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  Google Play Store Gets Widgets Page, Search Filter and More Features for Easy Widget Discovery

  Google on Monday announced updates to the Play Store which introduces new features that aim to make discovering and searching for widgets an easier experience. On Android, users can take advantage of a dedicated new filter for searching apps which offer widgets. Their presence will now also be indicated on the app’s detail page. The company has a...

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  Android 15 Could Reintroduce Lock Screen Widgets With a Tweak to At a Glance: Report

  Android 15 has been long rumoured to reintroduce lock screen widgets to smartphones. Google used to allow widgets on the lock screen in the early days of Android. However, due to security reasons, the feature was removed with the Android 5.0 update. However, a new report now suggests Google might be testing a tweak that could allow them even on pho...

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  Google Maps Nearby Traffic Widget Coming Soon to Android

  A new nearby traffic widget in Google Maps has been announced by Google. This upcoming widget is said to give information to the users regarding the traffic at current location at just a glance.

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Getting Galaxy S22 Series' Swipeable Smart Widgets, Other Tablets May Follow: Report

  Samsung is rolling out smart widgets support to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. These widgets are available in three sizes -- 2x2, 4x1, and 4x2. While the smallest 2x2 widget is not resizable, users will be able to resize the other two widgets to the full width of the screen.

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  Windows 11 Might Soon Support Third-Party Widgets, Manifest Code Hints

  Windows 11's Widgets panel currently shows only widgets from Microsoft, for things like the weather, news, and traffic. In a new development, a screenshot of alleged code from the Widget manifest has surfaced online, hinting that Microsoft might soon add support for third-party options.

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  Google Pixel 6 Series' 'At a Glance' Widget Getting New Settings for Fitness, Bedtime: Report

  Google Pixel 6 series smartphones are reportedly receiving a new update for the At a Glance widget. The update is said to bring toggles for settings like Timer and Stopwatch, Bedtime, and Fitness. Other settings yet to arrive on the app include Doorbell, Connected devices, Flashlight, and Safety Check.

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  Gmail for iOS Gets New Widget to Let You Compose Emails Quickly: Report

  Gmail app for iOS is getting a new widget. The new Gmail widget is said to show the last three emails in the Gmail inbox along with a Gmail compose button. Google started adding widgets to the Gmail app in iOS in November 2020.

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  YouTube Music Gains New 'Recently Played' Widget Featuring Quick Shortcuts, Material You Design: Report

  YouTube Music has rolled out a new Recently Played widget that works like music widgets on iOS. Users can now tap on a row of recently played albums, playlists, and videos to jump back in, after updating to the latest version of the app on their Android 12 smartphones.

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  Google Maps for iOS Gets Support for Interactive Widgets to Ease Navigation

  Google Maps for iOS has been updated with support for widgets to help users easily navigate or look for information such as nearby restaurant or petrol pump (gas station) on their iPhone.

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  Best Free Android Apps [February 2021]: 5 Amazing Apps That You Must Try

  Discovering new apps is exciting, but difficult. So, we pick 5 of the best free Android apps that you should try in February.

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  Gmail for iOS Now Has a Widget to Let You Search Your Inbox, Compose New Emails Quickly

  Gmail for iOS has been updated with support for a dedicated widget that lets you search your inbox, compose a new email, and check unread emails. Google has also updated its Drive and Google Fit apps with widgets.

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  iOS 14: Best Widgets, How to Create an Empty Space on Home Screen

  iOS 14 gives you the ability to customise your iPhone’s home screen by installing widgets. Did you know that you can use a widget to create an empty space on the iPhone home screen? Here are some of the best widgets that you can download in iOS 14 right now.