Google's Create My Widget for Pixel phones is launching in five countries, in English only, and UK users get only part of it. Here is what to check first.
Google is rolling out Create My Widget, a Pixel feature that lets you make your own home screen widgets, in just five countries. It works in English only at launch. The UK is part of the rollout but does not get the full feature, according to Android Authority's report on the announcement.
A widget is a small panel on your phone's home screen that shows information or gives you a quick shortcut, such as weather or a calendar. Create My Widget is Google's tool for building one that fits what you want, instead of choosing from a fixed list. Pixel is Google's own line of phones.
The feature is not worldwide. Pixel owners outside the five countries may not see it. Owners whose phones are set to a language other than English are also left out for now. In the UK, people will see a version with part of the feature missing.
The report's headline also points to what the feature can access on your phone. The details were not available for this summary, so check Google's own notes before using it.
If you own a Pixel, check your country and your phone's language setting first. That will tell you whether the feature can appear for you at all.
Before expecting Create My Widget on your Pixel, check that your country is covered and your phone language is set to English.
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