With the release of Android 15 QPR2 in December, Google Brough Back Widgets to the Lock Screen on Tablets, Starting with the Pixel Tablet. Ever Since, users have ben left As part of its spotlight week which brings an enhanced focus on widgets, the mountain view-based technology company have annouted that widgets on smartphones Android 16 QPR1 update.
In a new faq page For “widgets on lock screen”, the company highlighted that lock screen widgets enable users to create a personalized experience on their devices. They can access widgets for checking the time, setting alarms, viewing vital information, reading stock updates, and even managing smart home devices like lights and thermostats.
Google says lock screen widgets will be available in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for Mobiles and Tablets Following The release of Android 16 QPR1. The update itself is scheduled to be pushed to aosp in late summer 2025. Manufacturers (OEMS). Thus, it will have the same developer experience irrespective of the device. However, they can pre-set and automatically Display Defaults on their respective devices.
Meanwhile, the means for triggering widgets is indeed customisable. As per Google, Oms can select if they want to have charging or docking status as triggers for widgets. Further, Third-Party Oms Can also implement their own posture detection.
The widgets are expected to be sized to approximately 4 x 3 cells on the launchr although their exact dimensions are said to vary by device. To provide users with the best possible experience, Google Advises Developers to Include Support for Dynamic Color and Resiz in the Widgets. They must follow the same quality guidelines as home screen widgets for quality, sizing, and configuration.
Developers will initially be able to test their widgets on pixel tablet devices which receive the support the support the android 15 QPR2 update in December 2024.
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