10 great Android widgets you should try

By Nick T.

Jan 13, 2015, 6:39 AM

Widgets – you probably got a whole bunch of them pre-installed on your Android smartphone. That's great and all, but did you know that there's tons more for download from the Google Play store? Yup, there's a whole section dedicated to them.

However, not all of those widgets are really worth your time, and going through all that are available can be a tedious process. That's why we decided to save you, guys, some valuable time by shortlisting a handful of great Android widgets. Furthermore, most of the ones we've picked come free of charge. Go check them out and get as many of them as you wish!

10 great Android widgets

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