1page.title=Build Useful Widgets
2page.metaDescription=Use home screen widgets to remind users about important information in your apps and games, even when your apps are closed.
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11<p>
12  <a href=
13  "/design/patterns/widgets.html">Widgets</a> are
14  an essential aspect of home screen customization. They are "at-a-glance"
15  views of an app's <strong>most important data and features</strong>,
16  instantly available from the user's home screen.
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19<p>
20  Use widgets to <strong>remind users</strong> about important information in
21  your apps and games, even when your apps are closed. For instance, if you
22  have a news app, showcase the latest headlines.
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26  <p><strong>Tip:</strong>
27  Make your widgets useful &mdash; provide in-app information like news, game status,
28  or upcoming deadlines. Widgets should serve as more than a launcher icon.</p>
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35  <h2 id="related-resources">
36    Related Resources
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