Lock screen widgets Archives

AppWizard

October 16, 2025

The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices, focusing on stability improvements and new features. Key additions include a "+" button for app shortcuts on the home screen, a Live Caption shortcut in volume controls, and larger icons in the search bar. Stability fixes address issues such as failed Google Play System Updates, blank home screen shortcuts, inconsistent Wallet icon coloring, battery charging anomalies, swipe-up gesture malfunctions, theme application errors, rainbow artifacts in 50MP images, poor battery performance due to CPU usage, incorrect Bluetooth audio routing, access issues to 6GHz Wi-Fi networks in New Zealand, crashes in the Terminal app, typing issues in the GUI terminal, laggy animations, screen unresponsiveness upon unlocking, display freezes, and unexpected device crashes. Users can enroll in the Android Beta Program for early access, with over-the-air updates being rolled out, and the stable version expected by December 2025.

Winsage

September 11, 2025

Windows 11 has a new update – these are the top 5 features, but there’s also an annoying drawback

The Windows 11 update KB5065426 for version 24H2 introduces new features, primarily benefiting Copilot+ PCs. Key enhancements include a revamped Copilot home page showcasing recent activities, broader availability of the AI Agent in Settings for more Copilot+ laptops, and improved customization options for lock screen widgets. The search experience has been streamlined with images presented in a grid view and a progress bar for indexing files. The Task Manager now reports standardized CPU usage percentages. Additional features include a tutorial for Click to Do, a refreshed Windows Hello interface, a larger clock display in the notification center, and improved system permission prompts. However, many enhancements are exclusive to Copilot+ devices, leaving traditional users with limited benefits. The September patch is 4GB in size, including AI models for Copilot+ devices, which may consume storage space on standard PCs.

Winsage

September 9, 2025

Patch Tuesday Arrives with New Features for Windows 11

Windows 11 users can expect new features with the cumulative updates KB5065426 for versions 23H2 and 24H2. Key improvements include: - Revamped homepage experience in Recall with shortcuts and enhanced filtering controls. - Interactive tutorial for Click to Do available on first launch. - Agent in Settings now accessible on AMD- and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs, limited to English. - Taskbar search now uses a grid view for images, with a status pane for indexing and clear distinctions between local and cloud files. - Option for a larger clock in the Notification center through Date and Calendar settings. - System dialogs now appear modally, dimming the desktop. - Lock screen widgets can be added, removed, and rearranged, with a new small sizing option. - Minor visual changes in File Explorer's context menu. - Redesigned Windows Hello interface with various authentication methods. - New section in Settings for managing third-party applications using generative AI models. - Widgets board supports multiple dashboards and an organized Discover feed. - Task Manager displays more accurate CPU usage with an optional CPU Utility column. The updates also include security and bug fixes for ReFS, the Chinese (Simplified) IME, and Arm64 performance, requiring a reboot for installation.

Winsage

September 2, 2025

Windows 11 adds a wealth of new features with optional August update

KB5064081 is an optional update for Windows 11 24H2 that introduces a personalized start page for the AI-driven Recall feature, a new navigation bar, a "Recent Snapshots" section, and "Top Apps" and "Top Websites" sections. It adds a seconds display to the Notification Center clock (requiring user activation), enhanced customization options for lock screen widgets, a revamped Windows Hello interface, and a revised Task Manager with uniform CPU performance display. After installation, the build number will be 26100.5074, and it will become a mandatory update during the next Patch Tuesday in September.

AppWizard

August 21, 2025

Android 16 QPR2 Update is Out — These Upgrades Might Surprise You

Google has announced the Pixel 10 range and the Pixel Watch 4, along with the release of the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel users. The QPR2 beta introduces features such as lock screen widgets (Hub mode), an expanded dark theme for apps, auto-theming for app icons, improved haptic feedback, a new HDR brightness slider, native PDF editing capabilities, a personal audio switcher for Bluetooth LE devices, and enhanced security with a new Secure Lock Device mode. Users enrolled in the QPR1 beta can transition to the QPR2 beta, which is available for Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Tablet, and the upcoming Pixel 10. The stable release of Android 16 QPR1 is expected in September, with the public release of QPR2 anticipated in December.

Winsage

August 2, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (KB5062673) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features such as people icons in File Explorer for work or school accounts, and the removal of the option to manage Bing search history from Settings. Fixes include resolving crashes in the Start menu and lock screen widgets, and issues with multi-finger touchpad gestures. Known issues involve potential rollbacks during installation, unexpected categories in the Start menu, and display issues in dark mode for drive space indicators. There are also specific issues related to Xbox controllers and live captions on Copilot+ PCs. Windows Insiders can receive updates gradually by enabling a toggle in Settings.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

The newest Windows 11 Beta and Dev builds make searching for images a lot easier

Microsoft has introduced a grid view feature in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev branches that enhances the image search experience by displaying thumbnails of search results, making it easier for users to identify and locate desired images. Other updates include configuration options for lock screen widgets, expanded notification center functionality for secondary monitors, and a fix for CPU reporting in Task Manager.

Winsage

July 19, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 (KB5062678) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features, enhancements, and fixes. Key features include the "Describe Image" action in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, which provides detailed descriptions of images to enhance accessibility. Additionally, Narrator now offers rich image descriptions on Copilot+ PCs. Changes include updates to lock screen widgets and a new settings page for viewing third-party applications using generative AI models. Known issues include installation rollback errors and problems with touch navigation in the Start menu.

Winsage

July 18, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) has been released to the Dev Channel. A new "describe image" action is now available in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, enhancing accessibility by providing detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs. This feature was previously available for Snapdragon-powered devices. Additionally, Narrator now generates richer image descriptions for blind and low-vision users on AMD and Intel-powered devices. Users can activate this feature using the Narrator key + Ctrl + D. Windows performance logs will be collected when PCs experience sluggish performance, and users are encouraged to provide feedback to help resolve issues. The Click to Do feature is undergoing a trial to remove the search box from its top bar. Lock screen widgets are being updated with widget suggestions, and users can view which third-party applications have recently utilized generative AI models in the Settings menu. There are known issues, including a rollback error (0x80070005) during the update installation and touch navigation problems in the new Start menu. Live captions may crash when using live translation, and some Xbox Controllers may cause a bugcheck when connected via Bluetooth. The Microsoft Changjie Input method is also experiencing issues with word selection.

Winsage

July 7, 2025

Microsoft will use the Windows 11 lock screen to recommend widgets

Microsoft is introducing widget recommendations on the Windows 11 lock screen to suggest widgets that may interest users. This feature, called the Discover Widget, is currently in a preview build and does not have a specific rollout date. The initiative aims to increase user engagement with widgets, which have seen slow adoption on Windows 11 compared to other platforms. The reception of this feature is uncertain due to past user skepticism towards recommendation systems in Windows 11.