Revamping the At A Glance Widget: A Pixel Perfect Makeover

Many Pixel users have expressed a desire to be able to remove the At A Glance widget from their home screens. Google seems to have heard these requests and is reportedly working on implementing an option to remove the widget in the upcoming Android 16 QPR3 update expected in March.

While some users find the At A Glance widget useful, Google is also making efforts to improve its usability. A new setting is being tested to make the widget more readable by ensuring that the text stands out against the background image on the home screen.

According to Android Authority, the new setting will introduce a “high-contrast background” for the At A Glance widget. This background will be semi-transparent, providing better visibility for both black and white text. Additionally, the widget will be visible on the lock screen as well.

The introduction of this new setting for the At A Glance widget aims to enhance the user experience by providing better visibility and readability. However, the timeline for its availability on Pixel phones remains uncertain, as it is currently only accessible in the QPR3 beta version of Android 16.

This article was originally published on M3 and has been translated and adapted from Swedish.