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Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ feature will let you vibe code your own widgets

TechCrunch · May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Google on Tuesday unveiled a new “Create My Widget” feature for Android that allows users to vibe code their own custom widgets.
  • To create a widget, users will be able to describe what they want using natural language.
  • Or, if you re a cyclist who only cares about wind speed and rain, you can create a weather widget that just surfaces those exact stats on your home screen.

Google on Tuesday unveiled a new “Create My Widget” feature for Android that allows users to vibe code their own custom widgets. The feature will first launch on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.

To create a widget, users will be able to describe what they want using natural language. For example, you could ask the feature to suggest three high-protein meal prep recipes every week in order to get a custom dashboard that you can add and resize on your home screen.

Or, if you re a cyclist who only cares about wind speed and rain, you can create a weather widget that just surfaces those exact stats on your home screen.

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