Android Widgets Replace Daily-Used Apps for Tech Journalist
Viraj Gawde is an experienced tech journalist who recently discovered the power of Android widgets. By treating them as functional shortcuts, he was able to reduce his habit of launching apps unnecessarily.
He began by replacing several daily-used apps with easily accessible widgets on his home screen. The Google Calendar widget, for instance, provides a running view of upcoming appointments and events in order, allowing him to glance at what's coming up without relying on notifications.
The Google Keep widget is another useful tool that gives quick options to create text notes, voice notes, checklists, or image captures right from the home screen. It also displays a few of his notes, making them always within reach.
Other apps like Google Maps and Spotify have also been replaced with widgets that provide essential information without requiring him to open the full app.