Say what a widget is
Tell a widget from an app, and know why it changes by itself.
A widget is a panel on the home screen showing part of an app without opening it — the weather, tomorrow’s appointment.
It keeps itself current, which is why the temperature there changes while you sleep.
Key points
- A widget shows part of an app without opening it
- It refreshes itself, and pressing it opens the app
What to remember
- A widget is part of an app you already have.
- A widget is a live window into an app you own.
Try this
Press and hold an empty part of your home screen. The phone will offer widgets. Looking is enough.
Practice: Say what a widget is. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.