Widgets

Software

Ice Cream Sandwich Widget Leaks Look Delicious

7:50AM October 19, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

Screenshots of Ice Cream Sandwich widgets have leaked. Come on everyone, let’s stare at the subtle differences between the Android builds. More »


Entertainment

Disney, ESPN, ABC Widgets Could Stream To Yahoo TVs Soon

8:16PM January 10, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

The WSJ has heard from those elusive sources, who’re claiming that Yahoo is talking with Disney about developing TV-streaming widgets for the ESPN, ABC and Disney networks. People with Yahoo Connected TVs could stream TV shows from those networks, along with movie trailers and in ESPN’s case, stats. More »


Software

Go Launcher Brings More To Your Android Home Screen

8:00AM January 5, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Android: If you still can’t decide between ADWLauncher and LauncherPro for Android, you might want to check out Go, which brings the best features of each (like gestures, extra screens, and customisable docks) to your phone in one Launcher. More »


Software

The Imperial Weather Report

1:00AM November 20, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

Let’s see. Planet Hoth: Snow, snow, snow, more snow. Tatooine: Double sunny hot all week: Cloud City: Going to be cloudy. Galactic weather seems pretty predictable. Unless you are in Alderaan on a Tuesday. My advice for you: Stay in bed. More »


Software

Foxtel’s TV Guide Gadget Now Mac Compatible

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2:30PM September 27, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Remember that Windows-only desktop gadget from Foxtel that let you check the program guide? Well, there’s now a Mac friendly version. More »


Software

Mini Info Is A Thorough, Easy To Read Android System Monitor

1:50AM September 18, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Android: The problem with most system monitors is that they present the information to you in only one way, take it or leave it. Mini Info fits battery charge, local memory and/or SD memory monitoring all into a simple 2×1 widget. More »


Software

New Google Voice Android Widgets Bring Faster Inbox Access

5:54AM September 10, 2010 | Sam Biddle

Google has introduced a new pair of Google Voice widgets that display your voicemail inbox contents and account settings. Without leaving your home screen, you’ll be able to read messages, send free texts and view your credit balance. More »


Software

Battle Of The Android Home Screen Launchers: ADW Vs LauncherPro Vs HelixLauncher

7:40AM September 2, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Many Android devices ship with a default home screen launcher that, frankly, kind of sucks. The good news? You can install a new launcher offering better shortcuts, more home screens and extra configuration options. Here’s the lowdown on the most popular options. More »


Software

HTC Home Brings The HTC Weather Widget To Windows 7

1:40AM September 2, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.youtube.com/v/yb54aSHq13E&hl=en&fs=1&fmt=22","customParams":[] ,"width":570,"height":400,"ratio":0.824,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube","wrap":true,"agegate":false} );

Windows: If you’re sporting an HTC phone with the HTC user interface you may have grown fond of the combination clock and weather forecasting widget. HTC Home ports the HTC interface from your phone to your Windows desktop, complete with animations. More »


Software

Power Strip Adds A Customisable Shortcut, Widget Dock To Android

5:40PM July 29, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Android only: While Android has a few multitasking tricks built-in, Power Strip re-assigns your Home button to bring up a dock containing app shortcuts, folders and even widgets that you can launch at any point, without returning to the home screen. More »