Android Auto will let you place widgets beside apps in split-screen (about 1/3 of the display). Set up from 'Customize Earth' on phone—pick an app and widget; current beta may limit you to one widget.

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

For iOS 17, Apple introduced interactive widgets that let you control certain app functions right from the home screen or lock screen. Since then, you can tick items off your to-do list, press play on ...