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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces a toggle for Pixel users to remove the At a Glance widget from the home screen, along with new features like a flashlight brightness slider and customizable navigation buttons, enhancing user control and personalization, though it remains in beta and may have bugs.
Google is reportedly working on an update for the Pixel Launcher that will allow users to turn off the At a Glance widget and relocate it on their home screens. In the latest beta version of Android 14 QPR2, a toggle has been discovered that enables users to choose whether or not to add the widget to their homescreen. Additionally, the update will allow the widget to act as a traditional widget, meaning it can be moved to different locations on the screen but cannot be resized. This feature has yet to be made available to users, and it is unclear when it will be released.
Multiple Android users are experiencing a glitch with Google's At a Glance widget, with reports of the widget crashing or not appearing at all. Some users also encounter an error message when trying to add the widget to their home screen. Temporary workarounds have been found, but they are not universally effective. The issue affects various Android phone models and versions, including Google Pixel devices. Google has yet to acknowledge the problem.
The Pixel Launcher in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces a new toggle that allows users to turn off the "At a Glance" widget, opening up the top row of the primary homescreen for app icons or other widgets. This change addresses the demand for improved widgets and the unavailability of the redesigned version of the At a Glance widget on the Pixel Launcher's main screen. However, this feature is still in the early stages and won't be widely available until the first few months of 2024.
Google is introducing a new "At a Store" option for its At a Glance widget on the Pixel 8, which will display shopping lists and Google Pay rewards when users are in supported stores. The widget's settings screen has also been unified, offering 21 different options to toggle on or off. The update is currently only available for the Pixel 8.
A demo video of Google's upcoming At a Glance widget reveals design changes, including a shift from transparency to a pill shape. The widget will offer three design styles and adapt to a user's background and device theme. However, it will no longer display a countdown to upcoming events, only showing the time they occur. The changes suggest that Google may be preparing to launch the widget with Android 14 and its Pixel 8 series.