What is an app widget

App widgets are miniature application views that can be embedded in other applications (such as the home screen) and receive periodic updates . These views are referred to as widgets in the user interface, and you can publish one with an app widget provider (or widget provider).

Apps are programs that run on a mobile phone or a desktop, designed specifically for a particular task or to serve a specific purpose. Widgets are small apps that are made for performing a particular function on the go. These are designed to make commonly used functions handy.

Whereas an app is developed to help complete many tasks, a widget is more focused on accomplishing a single task from within the app. Let’s take a closer look at some mobile apps and widget examples to understand them better.31 May 2019