A widget for Google Now is mentioned on the Google Support site as it lists the directions on how to install it on your home screen. We would imagine that the cards on the screen will contain the information that you have selected to receive every day, and you might be able to get a constant stream of real-time stock quotes, news headlines, traffic reports, etc.
A Google Now widget
Even though the Google Now widgets are prominently mentioned on the support page, how they are getting to your phone remains a mystery. It could be part of an OS update, or an update on Google Play. Going with the latter would make more sense since not all models have the OS build that might be updating. The widgets appear to show a summary of your Google Now cards on your home screen or lock screen.
Google Now is one of the main features found on Android 4.1 which is one of the reasons that many Android users can't wait for their next update.
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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