As Google described during the I/O session, the new on-device surface would organize what's most relevant to users, inviting them to jump back into their apps.

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Google is introducing a new feature called 'Collections' for Android, which will help users re-engage with their apps directly from their home screen. This feature, revealed through an APK teardown, will categorize app content and present it through a Play-Store-powered widget. The goal is to automatically organize and present the most relevant content from installed apps to re-engage users. The feature, still in development, is set to launch first in the U.S. and later in other markets, with a more official announcement expected at an event in August.

Android’s upcoming ‘Collections’ feature will drive users back to their apps