Google+ Widget Returns for Android Phones After an Update

What changed

When Google+ was updated earlier, the new version arrived without the widget on phones, and many users disliked that. The next update put the widget back. The original post simply urged readers to update the app.

Why widgets matter

A widget places live content, such as a social feed, directly on the home screen, so you can see activity without opening the app. For people who checked a social network often, losing it was a real step back.

Where updates came from

At the time, app updates arrived through the Android Market, later renamed Google Play. Updates were applied from the store on the phone.

Status today

Google+ was discontinued for consumer accounts, and the widget no longer exists. There is nothing to update.