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Editors’ Review

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Launcher Widget by ShortCut provides customizable home screen widgets for Android that combine app launching and at-a-glance information. The app places app shortcuts alongside live weather, date, time, and notification counts inside resizable widgets, and includes icon hiding plus a Zoom window for precise selection. Adjustable column layouts and icon sizing let users create minimalist or information-dense arrangements. It targets Android users who manage many apps and want quicker, organized access.

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The app replaces scattered icons with configurable widgets that host shortcuts and live elements. Users can add multiple instances on a screen to group apps by task, and each widget supports adjustable column counts and icon sizes. Notification badges appear on widget icons, and the Zoom window helps select small targets when apps are densely grouped. Widgets can surface weather, date, and time alongside app access.

Launcher Widget turns a single home element into a combined launcher and info panel

Per-widget layout controls let you organize different workflows without extra launchers

Layout controls let users craft compact or information-rich panes by changing columns, icon spacing, and size. Icons can be hidden to keep a cleaner presentation while keeping shortcuts available. Multiple widgets on one home page allow categorization by use case, for example work, media, or messaging groups. The Zoom feature reduces mis-taps when many icons appear in a confined area.

The widget follows standard setup steps and is designed for modest device demands

Installation uses the familiar widget workflow: long-press the home screen, open Widgets, drag the app's widget to a spot, then resize by long-pressing. The developer presents the interface as lightweight, and the app supports modern Android releases generally from Android 7.0 upward. Because widgets run in place, the tool does not introduce a separate launcher interface and it integrates with existing home screen themes and layouts.

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Launcher Widget 0/4
  • Pros

    • Per-widget column and icon sizing for tailored layouts
    • Notification badges display counts directly on widget icons
    • Zoom window helps accurate selection in dense icon groups
    • Supports multiple widgets on a single home screen
  • Cons

    • No listed automation or cloud sync for cross-device profile transfer
    • Advanced integration options are not mentioned among capabilities
    • Widget placement and resizing require manual home screen edits

Bottom Line

Practical for organized app access, with limited advanced integrations

The app suits Android users who prefer focused control over home screen organization without complex setup, and for those comfortable arranging widgets manually. One notable omission in the listed capabilities is automation or cloud-based syncing, which may restrict workflows that need profile transfer across devices. Tip: dedicate a separate home screen page per activity and place targeted widgets there to speed task switching.


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
0.46
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Operating System
  • Android 7.0
  • Android 8.0
  • Android 9.0
  • Android 5.0
  • Android 6.0
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Total Downloads
34
Downloads Last Week
0

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Developer’s Description

This widget shows all your installed apps as small icons on your screen and shows you a zoom window when you touch any of them.

This widget shows all your installed apps as small icons on your screen and shows you a zoom window when you touch any of them. Widget saves positions of icons and updates list of apps like app drawer. It saves your time - because it's easy to find icon when all icons are on one screen.

Features:

- hide some of icons (Editor)

- change widget size (long tap on a widget to change it)

- change amount of icons in a row (Columns setting)

- don't show Zoom

- launch apps by one touch (Show zoom window setting)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a trial version with NO TIME LIMIT. After 7 days you will be asked to buy Editor part (it will be locked after trial) and remove reminders. But you could continue use the widget for free as long as you want until you decide to buy it or not.

ALSO NOTE: It is NOT launcher app. It's only a widget. To make it work you should add it on your home screen (like on the screenshots).

The app still in BETA stage and may be not perfectly stable, so if you are getting problems or have any ideas, please let me know at launcher.widget@gmail.com

Don't forget to rate and comment it if you like it :-)


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