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Google Boosts Android Widgets with New Play Store Filter

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Play Store widget filter

Google is making Android widgets easier to discover with a new Widgets filter in the Play Store. The update aims to highlight high-quality widgets and improve their visibility for users.

New Play Store Features for Widgets

The Play Store now includes a Widgets filter in search results, helping users find apps that offer homescreen widgets.

App listings will also display a visual badge to indicate widget availability without needing to read the app description.

Google plans to launch a Curated Widgets Editorial Page soon, showcasing top widget-based apps across Android phones, tablets, and foldable devices.

Why Widgets Matter

Google emphasizes that widgets improve user experience by offering:

  • Customization: Personalize home screens.
  • Efficiency: Access app features quickly.
  • Quick Info: Get essential updates at a glance.

Tips for Developers

Google encourages developers to create widgets that are:

  • Valuable: Offer useful features without opening the app.
  • Simple: Easy to use and understand.
  • Adaptive: Work well on different devices.
  • Stylish: Match Android’s system design.

The company also recommends using the widget pinning API to promote widgets within apps.

Release and Expectations

The new Play Store features are rolling out gradually, with the Curated Widgets Editorial Page expected soon.

Written by
Sazid Kabir

I've loved music and writing all my life. That's why I started this blog. In my spare time, I make music and run this blog for fellow music fans.

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