Widgets are small web apps that retrieve and display information from the Internet. They are amongst one the best features added to Google Android 1.5. Below is a set of instructions for adding widgets to the home screen of your Android device.
1. Press the “Home” key and go to the home screen of the Android device
2. Ensure there is enough free space on your home screen for the new widget.
3. Press the “Menu” button and then press the “Add” button, to choose an empty space for your widget. Alternatively, tap the space and hold your finger there until the menu appears.
4. Both methods in above step will result in a pop-up menu-window labeled as “Add to Home screen”. Tap the menu item labeled “Widgets”. Read more