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 ...

Defining my goals up front gave me a good starting point for what I want the home screen to look like. I started asking ...

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 ...

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

To add a shortcut for an Android app, long-press the app's icon and select Add to home screen. To make a website shortcut, open the site in Chrome, tap the three dots, and select Add to Home screen.

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 ...

The home screen on your Android phone is prime real estate. It's the gateway to the apps you use most, the tools that help you navigate your digital life. Aside from essential widgets, take time to ...

If you have a favorite website that you keep returning to repeatedly, one very convenient thing you can do is put a direct link on your smartphone home screen. Identical to a standard browser bookmark ...

Everybody who buys an iPhone gets the same interface. It was designed by Apple and isn’t subject to change. Google, however, is happy to let others take a whack at determining what Android should be.

ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.

Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a ...

These off-the-beaten-path Android home screen enhancers aren't like anything else out there — and that's exactly what makes 'em so special. I think at this point, it’s safe to say I’m an Android ...