Exclusive: Android Auto is preparing home screen widgets — here's your first look

Android Auto is getting ready to add home screen widgets, allowing users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to their dashboard.
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The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixels brings app shortcut tweaks, UI polish, and stability improvements.

Android Auto wants to give apps a new place to live on your car's dashboard

Android Auto's "Earth" is a new widget capability designed to let users add widgets from their Android phones to their cars' ...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 debuts lock screen widgets for phones with new ‘hub mode’

Lock screen widgets are officially a part of Android 16 in the latest QPR2 Beta 1 release. The new feature adds a second page to the lock screen that houses proprietary and third-party widgets. Just ...
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Android 16 Will Finally Make Themed Icons Work for Every App

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 brings a major fix for home screen theming by automatically generating themed icons for all apps. This creates a clean, consistent look. The update also includes a new ‘Create’ ...