Android Auto is thinking about new navigation & widget customization options

by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News, Widgets

TL;DR Android Auto is working to implement home screen widgets. The latest beta suggest users will have additional widget placement options than we saw before. Android Auto also appears to be preparing an alternate layout for its bottom navigation bar. Who doesn’t...

3 widgets I can’t wait to try on Android Auto

by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Android Auto, Features, Widgets

Just this week, I was caught admiring the pretty features that CarPlay users are privy to, and Google must’ve grown jealous. Now it seems the company could be drawing inspiration from one of these for Android Auto. As uncovered by our exclusive reporting, Android Auto...

Pixel’s At a Glance widget could soon work across more wallpaper choices

by dbadmin | Sep 15, 2025 | Android, Authority Insights, News, Widgets

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Launcher’s At a Glance widget may soon be upgraded for better text visibility. Google appears to be testing a new high-contrast background for the widget to enhance the readability of the text. Besides the home...

I found the best app for Material 3 Expressive widgets; here’s how to use it

by dbadmin | Aug 22, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Material 3 Expressive, Widgets

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 despite updating most of its apps, Google is overlooking widgets again...

These are the 6 Android widgets I simply can’t live without

by dbadmin | Jul 20, 2025 | Android apps, Software lists, Widgets

From calendars to reminder apps, everyone has their own list of the best Android widgets. For me, widgets help me get overviews of various things without needing to open up the app that they’re linked to. I recently switched to a new smartphone, and while there are...

Gemini’s new look is hitting Android, along with widget updates

by dbadmin | Jul 2, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News, Widgets

Google’s got some new rainbow branding for Gemini. After getting started on social channels, we’re now seeing the new icon hit the Gemini app. Google has also updated Gemini’s widget with a new look and shortcuts. Google’s branding is often pretty consistent —...