What is a widget on an Android phone?

A widget is a simple application extension that is often part of a larger application already installed on the device. Widgets come in all shapes and sizes, are customizable, and reside on any available Home screen for quick access.Feb 1, 2017 read more

You should then see a list of widgets available for your Android cell phone. Go ahead and search or browse through the widgets to get a feel for what you might have available. The widgets available are going to vary and can include many different choices. read more

In Android, the word widget is a generic term for a bit of self-contained code that displays a program, or a piece of a program, that is also (usually) a shortcut to a larger application. read more

Android widgets are mini apps that run on your Android Home screens. Widgets are not the same thing as the shortcut icons that allow you to launch an app. Android widgets generally display data and take up more space than a single icon. read more