Apart from the customary modding, hacking and mass customization of
the overall layout of the entire firmware, one thing that parts Android
from the rest of the competition is the ability to make the home screen
more productive by installing widgets pertaining to a certain app. These
widgets come in all shapes, sizes, colors and functionality. Android
Pro Widgets is
a comprehensive set of customizable, skinnable widgets for your
contacts, calendar, bookmarks, messaging, Facebook and Twitter etc. Each
widget supports ample customization options and packs multiple features
that allow you to easily access/manage your tasks, bookmarks, contacts
and social media buddies . Moreover, auto-update interval can be set for
each widget and updates can be delayed while your phone is in sleep
mode.
To add Android Pro Widgets to your home screen, proceed as follows:
- Long press on vacant area on your home screen
- Tap Widgets > Android Pro Widgets and pick the required widget.
Selected widget is activated once you are done with its configuration.
APW People Widget displays your phone contacts and lets you set click
actions for each. As of this writing, available click actions include
Show contact badge, direct dial, direct SMS
as well as the default action for a selected contact. The widget can be
configured to display contacts according to their groups. You can also
sort contacts in alphabetical order or according to their call
frequency. ADW Bookmarks Widget displays thumbnails of the stock
browser’s bookmarks that can be tapped at any instant to access the
corresponding websites.
With the APW Calendar Widget and its
Quick Event feature,
you can add and check the agendas, scheduled meetings and events on your
calendar. The widget offers multiple customization options such as
providing you with an option to select your calendar provider. There is
also an option to hide recurring and declined events on the calendar.
