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AppWizard

September 25, 2026

This is how Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ app will work on Android and Googlebook OS

Google has listed its Create My Widget app on the Play Store, allowing users to design custom widgets. The app enables users to create widgets by describing desired features in natural language, utilizing Gemini technology. It offers various widget categories, including combo widgets, important dates, weather alerts, and daily briefings. Users can edit and refine widgets before adding them to their home screen. For Googlebook laptops, additional categories such as events and travel, daily habits, and tools and tips will be available. The app's current version is “1.27.983746769.0-desktop_release,” indicating it is being prepared for the upcoming Googlebook laptops.

AppWizard

September 9, 2026

Google finally brings Gemini Daily Brief to free users

Google has extended access to its Gemini Daily Brief feature to users in the United States without requiring a paid Google AI subscription. This change allows users without Plus, Pro, or Ultra tiers to receive daily briefings summarizing essential tasks and emails. The announcement confirmed the removal of subscription prerequisites, aiming for a more inclusive user experience. The feature delivers concise information once a day and is accessible through Gemini mobile applications and the web platform, provided users link their Workspace apps and enable memory features. The rollout may be gradual, leading to potential delays for some users.