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Google Create My Widget lets users vibe code custom home screen widgets this summer

Technology
Published on 12 May 2026
Google Create My Widget lets users vibe code custom home screen widgets this summer

Your widget, built from scratch on your phone

Google is rolling out “Create My Widget,” a new way to design custom home screen widgets directly on your phone. The feature is expected to launch this summer on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices first. Instead of only choosing from preset options, users will be able to build their own widget experience with a more hands-on creation flow.

  • Google is introducing Create My Widget for custom home screens
  • It debuts first on new Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones
  • Users can build widgets rather than only pick presets
  • Availability is expected this summer
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