Pixel Launcher Adds Sports and Finance to Your Lock Screen

Pixel users can now view sports scores and stock news right on their lock screen, thanks to a new update that adds two fresh data types to the At a Glance widget. The feature first appeared in early February and is still rolling out, so not every device will see both options at once.

How It Works

• Overlay Position: When enabled, the updates sit on top of your always‑on display and lock screen whenever you have no other notifications.
• Visibility: A semi‑transparent background lets the rest of your home page remain visible.
• Dismissal: Long‑press to hide the updates.

Customizing Your Feed

Battery Considerations

The developers note that sports data may use extra battery power, so users can toggle the feature on or off in settings.

Availability

• The update is part of the Pixel Launcher’s built‑in experience, not the generic Google app widget available on all Android phones.
• Both options are turned on by default and appear at the top of the list in:
• The latest Android 16 beta.
• The B. 21 build of Android System Intelligence on Pixel devices tested so far.

Additional Enhancements

• High‑contrast design added to the At a Glance widget.
• A new search shortcut that opens apps quickly.
• The Google app is gradually taking over the Pixel Launcher’s search function.