Android Widgets:
Android Widgets A mini-application that automatically displays real-time snippets of information It doesn’t have to be opened or closed like an app as it is “always on” For more detailed information, tap the widget to open the app it is associated with
Importance of widgets:
Importance of widgets Saves time and increases productivity Personalizes the Android device Provides information and/or tools right on the home screen Gives practical new features
Availability of widgets:
Availability of widgets Available from Android Market Also available on alternative Android markets Free and paid widgets are available Needs to be installed
Choosing widgets:
Choosing widgets An Android device can have a maximum of only six home screens Widgets usually take up more room on the home screen than app icons Widgets need to carefully selected from the hundreds that are available
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Top widgets at a glance :
Top widgets at a glance Create a walking dictionary … well, in your pocket Create a mute button System Info, plain as day Lock your screen, iPhone style Honey, now u can shrink the icons! An accurate display of battery time remaining Displaying your calendar on the home screen Monitor your data usage Control all of your different audio volumes
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