If you’ve ever struggled to find those nifty widgets on Google Play, you’re in for a treat. Google is shaking things up and making it way easier to discover apps with widgets. Can I get a virtual high-five? 🙌
According to a recent blog post, Google is rolling out some cool features highlighting apps featuring widgets. This includes a shiny new search filter specifically for widgets, plus badges on app detail pages that point out which apps have these little gems. And wait for it, a curated editorial page dedicated just to widgets! Talk about making life easier for us users.
The product manager, Yinka Taiwo-Peters, shared some thoughts on this update. They mentioned that historically, finding and understanding widgets has been a challenge. Who hasn’t felt that frustration? Yinka gets it! They also noted how important it is for developers to see their hard work pay off in user adoption. It’s like they’re saying, “We hear you!” And honestly, that’s refreshing.
With the new search filter, hunting down those widget-packed apps should be a breeze. Plus, the badge feature removes all the guesswork, no more wondering if an app has what you need! And let’s not forget about those curated collections of excellent widgets; I can imagine scrolling through them and discovering some hidden treasures.
The best part? These updated tools are coming soon! So keep your eyes peeled because your widget game is about to level up.
