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Android 15 brings lock screen widgets back to life on tablets

This feature is live for tablets with the latest Android 15 QPR1 beta, like the Pixel Tablet.

The feature brings a handy panel to the right side of the screen, allowing you to interact with widgets from different apps without having to unlock your tablet. Let’s hope Google is using the Pixel Tablet as a test run for lock screen widgets, with plans to roll out the feature to Android smartphones soon. With lock screen widgets having been a staple on Apple devices since iOS 16, it’s clear Google doesn’t want Android users feeling left out.

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