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I’ve always felt that app widgets don’t get nearly enough credit for the convenience they offer. They’re great for checking important information at a glance and jumping directly into specific app features. That’s why my home screen setup has never been about finding the perfect wallpaper or obsessing over icon packs. For me, it’s all about choosing the right widgets.
Over the years, I’ve settled on a handful of widgets I simply can’t live without. In fact, setting up a new Android phone never really feels complete to me until they’re all in place.
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Battery
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Between wireless earbuds, a smartwatch, and the occasional Bluetooth speaker, there are sometimes too many devices to keep track of. That’s why a battery widget is essential for me. It gives me an at-a-glance view of everything, so I can quickly see what’s running low before heading out.
Sure, I can also check the battery level from the Quick Settings panel, but it’s not nearly as detailed. For instance, it shows the battery level of the earbuds themselves, but not the case. For that, I’d either have to dig into the Bluetooth menu or open the Galaxy Buds Manager app.
With the battery widget, all that information is available right on the home screen at all times. I also like that it’s fully resizable. This lets me pick a size that covers all my devices without wasting space. This widget came built-in on my Galaxy S26, but it’s not exclusive to Samsung phones. Pixel phones and most other Android phones offer similar battery widgets.
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