Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Turn Android widgets into one tap entry points for common tasks Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Tap and hold an app icon or empty area of the home screen, then choose Widgets. Drag a widget onto ...

If you tend to visit particular websites on a regular basis, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort by ensuring they’re always at your fingertips. The best way to do this on an Android phone ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Customizing your Android home screen allows you to merge aesthetics with practicality, transforming your device into a personalized tool that reflects your style and preferences. By carefully ...

Unlock the full potential of your Android device with the best Android widgets. These small, interactive applications are like mini-apps on your home screen, providing at-a-glance information and ...

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 ...

Customization in Android has always been one of the platform’s strengths, and for Pixel owners on Android 16, that will seemingly include the capability to customize your home screen icons.

Android doesn’t natively let you set unique wallpapers for each home screen, but apps like FiveWallpapers and Multiple Picture Wallpaper make it possible. These apps let you assign different images, ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

Adding a contact to your Android home screen can significantly streamline your communication process, allowing you to quickly access your favorite contacts without navigating through multiple menus.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use the preinstalled My Files app to add a PDF shortcut to your home screen. Open your file manager or Files app and locate the PDF file. Tap on the ...