To add a shortcut for an Android app, long-press the app's icon and select Add to home screen. To make a website shortcut, open the site in Chrome, tap the three dots, and select Add to Home screen.

Unless you're a minimalist who hates screen clutter, you likely have at least one or two widgets on your Android phone. These little applets are fantastic time-savers, providing you quick access to ...

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When Microsoft launched Windows 11 back in 2021, it talked a big game in the widgets department. Alongside a new user ...

iOS 16 allows users with an iPhone 8 or later to customize their home screens with widgets. The third-party app Top Widgets is now the second most popular app in Apple's App Store. Widgets are ...

Widgets have been around on macOS and iOS for years. Here's how to use Apple's WidgetKit to create your own versions. Apple introduced Widgets years ago first in macOS Tiger and later in iOS 14 in ...

Smartphones are no longer a part of our lives — they are an extension. Android devices, in particular, have long been celebrated for their unparalleled customizability. While Apple has made strides in ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. iOS 14 now lets you install widgets on your screen — a useful ...

Christmas is the most awaited festival of the year for many, and it is natural to start a countdown when it is around the corner. Here is a list of the best free Christmas Countdown apps and widgets ...

Customization is a major part of why people choose Android smartphones. The ability to freely customize your home screen and the rest of the UI with just a few clicks is a great advantage that Android ...

The debut of iOS 26 last month breathed new life into CarPlay, thanks not only to the introduction of a new visual style but also to new features, such as support for widgets. Developers are now ...