Pixel’s At a Glance just added two new categories users have long been waiting for
Summary
The Pixel's At a Glance feature now includes sports and financial updates, allowing users to customize their experience by selecting specific teams and stocks to follow. This enhancement aims to keep Pixel phone users informed and engaged.
Key Insights
What is the At a Glance feature on Pixel phones?
At a Glance is a Pixel-exclusive widget integrated into the Pixel Launcher on the home screen and lock screen, displaying contextual information such as weather, alerts, package delivery, and now sports scores and finance updates; it is distinct from the At a Glance widget in the Google app available on other Android devices.
How do users enable and customize the new Sports and Finance categories in At a Glance?
Long-press the At a Glance widget on the home screen, tap Settings, scroll to find Sports and Finance toggles (enabled by default), select specific teams via the Google Search/Discover system for Sports (noting potential battery impact), and manage stocks through the Google Finance watchlist for Finance; requires Android 16 February release and Android System Intelligence version B.21.