Top Android Widget: Battery Widget

Battery Widget is a graphical homescreen Android widget that shows the battery level % in a 1×1 space.

• Version: 1.6.6
• Size: 55.45KB
• Category: Productivity
• Price: Free

To add this widget, long press the homescreen and find Battery Widget. You’ll be able to see the % of battery life remaining without having to go into your phone’s settings (or relying on the generally inaccurate estimation provided by the battery icon in the notification bar). Also, when you tap the icon, you’ll have the option to quickly adjust battery-consuming features, e.g. display, WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth. If you’re currently using one of those features, it will be shown in green text, if not, it’ll be in red.

Pros:

• 1×1 size occupies minimum homescreen real-estate
• Attractive graphic
• One-click access to display, GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth settings

Areas for improvement:

• Options for additional skins, graphics

Conclusion: A simple way to keep track of your Android phone’s battery consumption!

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