Google Play is bringing along some new changes to make it easier for the dedicated users to find apps more easily that come with widgets.
According to a blog post, Google is going to introduce a new search filter. This filter is specially designed for widgets, add widget badges on app detail pages, and create a special editorial page focused on widgets.
Yinka Taiwo-Peters, a product manager, explained in the post that it has been one of the challenges to develop widgets and make them understood as well as easily discoverable by the users. Taiwo-Peters added – “You’ve asked for better ways for users to find and use your widgets, and we’re delivering,”. They also mentioned that the effort required to build and maintain widgets needs to be justified by user adoption.
This exclusive search filter is expected to make it easier for users to find apps that include widgets.
The widget badge on app detail pages will remove the guesswork for users. It will also highlight the widget features and encourage them to explore and use this total functionality. The curated editorial page will showcase “collections of excellent widgets.”
These updates to widget discoverability tools are expected to be available soon to the users.
This change is exciting for both the developers and users. Users will be able to find the useful widgets easily and this should enhance their app experience. On the other hand the developers will have a better chance of getting their widgets noticed and used.
By introducing a dedicated search filter for widgets, Google Play is addressing a common pain point for both users and developers.
The widget badges on app pages will make it clear which apps come with this feature, so users won’t have to guess or dig through app descriptions to find out. And with the editorial page featuring top widgets, users can discover and explore high-quality options curated by Google Play.
These updates are expected to improve the visibility and usability of widgets on Android devices. This can be useful to anyone who loves using widgets to customize their home screen and get quick access to information and tools.
Developers who have invested time and resources into creating useful widgets will also benefit from these changes, as it will be easier for users to find and adopt their creations. Keep an eye on and stay connected for more news updates.
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