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Desktop widgets are a secret productivity hack—here’s how to use them

In that context, a few strategically placed widgets can make the desktop far more useful without making it feel cluttered.

If Android killed widgets tomorrow, I wouldn't miss them

Widgets have been a crucial Android feature for more than a decade, but they've lost a lot of their appeal and usefulness ...
MobileSyrup

There’s a new Slack Widget on iPhone for setting your Status

If you’re a big Slack user, you’ll be happy to know three new widgets on iOS can help you catch up on messages or set your status. The first two are small 2×2 square options. The first allows you to ...
MacStories

Widgets and the App Library: A First Look at Bringing Personality and Customization to Your Home Screens

No single feature of the iOS 14 betas has had as immediate an impact on my daily iPhone use as Home screen widgets. Together with the App Library, the features can radically change the way apps are ...
Android

Another Widget App Is A Good Alternative For Google's 'At a Glance'

If you like the premise of Google’s At a Glance widget, but would like more control over how it looks and works, well, the Another Widget app may help with that. This app mimics At a Glance widget, ...
Android Authority

Google is working on a new widget for your smart home (APK teardown)

We’ve spotted a new widget in the latest test build of the Google Home app. This new “Home Summary” widget will summarize the status of your various smart home devices and related events. This widget ...