Android widgets generally display data and take up more space than a single icon.

For example, weather widgets show data about local weather forecasts.

Widgets can also be interactive or resizable, such as asticky note widget.

Android widgets

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Some are separate downloads, and some come as part of the regular app download.

Some widgets also allow for extensions (both paid and free) that add functions or change their appearance.

Weather apps and clocks are the most common bang out of extendable widgets.

Weather and Clocks

Weather widgets and clocks are a fantastic use of your screen space.

There are tons of popular weather and clock widgets and many different brands.

We use Beautiful Widgets.

you might choose from three different sizes of widget, depending on your use and display space.

There are also more task-based widgets centered around tools like Planner Plus or Informant.

Android comes with Gmail widgets pre-installed, but there are also a few third-party widgets with elegant displays.

Apps like Nine also come with email widgets.

Other Productivity Tools

In addition to tasks, email, and notes.

You may have specific productivity tools you use.

Check to see if your favorite app came with a widget.

Productivity and business apps like Expensify, TripIt, andGoogle Driveall have widgets.

If your favorite app does not have a widget, chances are good that a third-party has created one.

Be sure to read the reviews before downloading and connecting it to your favorite service.

TapWidgets, then drag the one you want onto your home screen.

Lift your finger to set it in place.

An utility is designed to perform a specific function for the user or for another utility.

A widget is an extension of an tool.

While apps can perform many tasks, widgets generally focus on one task.