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1. Juan Sanchez

   Exploring a "widget" state for apps on iPad, so that you can perform common tasks w/o having to go into an app.

   - AIM might show a buddy list.
   - Music might show album art and player.
   - Maps might show recent locations.
   - Evernote could show recent notes or allow for quick note taking.
   - Etc.

   7 months ago

2. Pro Louis Harboe

   That's a really interesting idea. It immediately reminded me of QuickLook on OSX. Although while this seems convent, it could ruin the simplicity of the home screen.

   7 months ago

3. Juan Sanchez

   I agree. I just frequently find myself doing quick little interactions that launching the whole app seems so heavy. Android has widgets that kind of eliminate that.

   7 months ago

4. Tobias Reich

   I think that’s the best way to implement widgets. Really cool idea!

   I don’t think it could ruin the simplicity of the home screen. It feels like the multitasking app-switcher: You don’t need to use it. It’s just there but you don’t see it if you are not using it.

   But how to active/open a widget? Press or Hold are already taken.

   7 months ago