Widgets are one of Android's signature features that you don't get on an iPhone. Here's how to add widgets to Android smartphones.

If you're fairly new to Android widgets, don't worry; they're quite easy to use. You just need to add them to your home screen.

A beloved feature is back on the Android lock screen, letting you see info at a glance without unlocking your phone.

If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, consider adding a small collection of these widgets.

Lock screen widgets were very quickly and quietly phased out of stock Android devices, but you may still be able to use them on some devices with workarounds.

My widget collection is getting out of hand. Here's how I got control of my home screen once more with Android widget stacking.