What you need to know
- Widgets will arrive on the lock screen for Android phones and tablets later this year with Android 16 QPR1.
- Google brought lock screen widgets to the Pixel Tablet with Android 15, and the feature will be available as part of the AOSP in "late Summer 2025."
- While the update will be available for OEMs to implement, device manufactures won't be able to customize the experience.
