{"id":386944,"date":"2021-02-18T09:45:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T07:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=386944"},"modified":"2021-02-18T09:47:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T07:47:45","slug":"microsoft-testing-widgets-for-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/software\/386944-microsoft-testing-widgets-for-windows-10.html","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft testing widgets for Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft is working on widgets for Windows 10 which are supported through its Chromium-based Edge browser, according to a report from WindowsLatest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The company is currently testing a combined news and weather widget which can be pinned to the desktop.<\/p>\n

The information presented in the widget is provided by Microsoft Bing through the Edge browser. However, the widget will keep running with the application closed.<\/p>\n

The widget provides a feed of news stories and weather information relevant to the user’s interests and\/or location, as well as real-time stock market prices.<\/p>\n

Users also get a Bing search bar for quickly searching the web or loading a specific URL.<\/p>\n

According to a screenshot provided by WindowsLatest, it appears that the widget can minimised, and a settings option is available which will likely mean further customisation is possible.<\/p>\n

The report stated that it’s likely more widgets would be introduced later in 2021.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Edge Community Manager Alexandra Rowell said<\/strong><\/a> that the feature is currently being tested with a limited number of users.<\/p>\n

“The web widget is part of a Controlled Feature Roll-out (CFR) so only a subset of Insiders have it available at this time,” Rowell stated.<\/p>\n

The image below from WindowsLatest shows what the news and weather widget looks like.<\/p>\n

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Taking cues from mobile<\/h3>\n

As with previous updates, Microsoft appears to be optimising the desktop experience by borrowing features that are popular on mobile operating systems.<\/p>\n

Widgets have been a staple of the Android mobile OS since its inception in 2008, while Apple first added widgets as an option on the iPhone home screen with the launch of iOS 14.<\/p>\n

Widgets provide a quick way to view information from an app on your home screen or adjacent pages without having to open the app itself.<\/p>\n

This can be ideal for easily checking details contained in your calendar, reminders, alarms, weather, music, and notes apps, among others.<\/p>\n

Windows 10 users can currently add widgets through a range of third-party applications and extensions such as the Widget Launcher and Win10 Widgets.<\/p>\n

Now read: Microsoft tests Xbox game streaming on Chrome<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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