Android Auto is preparing to add home screen widgets. The feature is codenamed “Earth” and will allow users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to the Android Auto dashboard. Some widgets ...

Android Auto has been missing the home screen widgets feature for a long time now, but it seems Google is prepping it behind the scenes. The new feature, codenamed “Earth,” is reportedly in the works ...

The power widget that comes with newer versions of Google Android makes it easy to access a few system functions from your home screen including brightness, wireless connectivity, and data ...

Every time I set up a new phone, I tell myself I’ll finally use widgets properly. I carefully choose the most promising ones, resize and arrange them, and admire how “productive” my home screen looks.