Android 17 has been causing home screen widgets to disappear on some Pixel phones.

Some Pixel users are losing home screen widgets after updating to Android 17, with reports that My Clock, Gemini, Calendar, Tasks, Keep, and other widgets are affected.

Thankfully, app bubbles solves that exact problem, making everything feel more fluid and easier to manage.

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